Food for thought

Food for thought
How we feed the brain is how it works for us. Too much fat and sweets make us forgetful, and with a lack of protein and minerals, we think worse. What to eat to be smart, says French researcher Jean-Marie Bour.
Our brain how How does it work ? How do we eat ? medicines acceptance how to do marriage to our style depend _ of the brain its plasticity _ himself recovery ability external conditions strong effect explains Jean-Marie Bour . And this is one of those " situations " . our is our food . Of course not how diet simple a person a genius or the Nobel Prize to the prize winner rotate ca n't But it's true eating your intellectual of your abilities more efficient to use , our life complicating carelessness , forgetfulness and excess the work with to fight help will give .
FOR FULL FUNCTION OF THE BRAIN During digestion, proteins are broken down into amino acids, some of which are involved in the production of neurotransmitters (using these biochemical substances, information is transmitted from the sensory organs to the human brain). A group of British scientists tested vegetarian girls and concluded that their intelligence quotient (IQ) was slightly lower than that of their meat-eating peers, and therefore did not suffer from a protein deficiency. A light but protein-rich breakfast (eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese) can help prevent afternoon depression and overcome stress, explains Jean-Marie Bour
OILS. CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Our brain is almost 60% fat, a third of which is "supplied" by food. Omega-3 fatty acids are part of the brain cell membrane and affect the speed of information transmission from neuron to neuron. A study conducted by the National Institute for Health and Environment (RIVM, Bilthoven) in the Netherlands showed that people who ate a lot of oily fish from cold seas (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) thought they keep their clarity longer.
Jean-Marie Bourre suggests a simple scheme: one tablespoon of canola oil (once a day), oily fish (at least twice a week) and as little saturated animal fat as possible (lard , butter, cheese), as well as hydrogenated vegetable (margarine, factory-made confectionery), can interfere with the normal growth and functioning of brain cells.
Here is an example of a diet compiled by French journalist and nutritionist Thierry Soucard. It helps the child's intellectual abilities to develop harmoniously.
CHILDREN: IQ AND FOOD
Breakfast :
Hard-boiled eggs
Ham
Fruit or fruit juice
Oatmeal with milk
Lunch:
Vegetable salad with rapeseed oil
soup
Steamed salmon and brown rice
A handful of nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts)
kiwi
Dinner:
Whole wheat pasta with seaweed
Lentil or chickpea salad
Natural yogurt or compote without sugar
Although the brain weighs only 2% of the body in humans, this organ accounts for more than 20% of the energy consumed by the body. The brain receives essential glucose for functioning through the blood vessels. The brain compensates for the lack of glucose by simply reducing the activity of its activity.
CARBOHYDRATES. ENERGY SOURCE
Vitamins , without them physical or spiritual health it won't happen , brain is also important for B vitamins neurotransmitters , in particular serotonin synthesis and performance for it is necessary , their lack of depression cause releases _ B vitamins 6 ( yeast , cod liver ), folate acid ( bird liver , egg yellow , white beans ) and B. 12 ( liver , herring , oysters ) memory encourages . Vitamin B 1 ( pig meat , lentils , grains ) of glucose in decay participation reaching the brain energy with to provide help will give . Vitamin C the brain encourages . 13-14 years old teens with worked Netherlands National health and the environment institute researchers vitamin C in the body level increased IQ test the results improve determined . Summary : in the morning one glass new compressed orange juice to drink don't forget
VITAMINS. ACTIVATE THE BRAIN
Of all minerals, iron is the most important for brain function. It is a part of hemoglobin, so its lack causes anemia (anemia), in which we feel impaired, weak and sleepy. Black pudding ranks first in terms of iron content. It is abundant in beef, liver, and lentils. Copper is another very important mineral. It is involved in the release of energy from glucose, which is necessary for the effective functioning of the brain. Sources of copper are veal liver, squid and oysters.
MINERALS. TONE AND PROTECTION
Some foods interfere with the processing of information received by the brain. The main culprits are saturated fats (animal and hydrogenated vegetable fats), which have a negative effect on memory and attention. Dr. Carol Greenwood of the University of Toronto has proven that animals with a diet of 10% saturated fat are less trainable and trainable. The second enemy is "fast" carbohydrates (sweets, sugary carbonated drinks, etc.). They cause premature aging not only of the brain, but of the whole body. Children with a sweet tooth are often inattentive and hyperactive.
FOCUS ON FATS AND SUGARS