Nutrition and Health
How Food Effects the Brain
The physical affects of your diet are somewhat apparent, but did you know that your diet can impact you psychologically?
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Research shows that diet can have an impact on learning, memory, risk of neurological disorders and even mental health.
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Cognition
Cognition is related to understanding and intellect. Brain fog and impaired cognitive ability can be linked to nutrient deficiencies including iron and B vitamins.
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Neurological Implications
Folate and their related B-vitamins support brain development and function from infancy all the way into our final years of life.
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These micro-nutrients help protect developing brains from neural tube defects and aging brains from dementia and Alzheimer's disease
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Whole Food
Rather than reaching for a supplement, we recommend meeting nutrient needs by eating a balanced diet. Please visit www.myplate.gov for information on eating a balanced diet
Why are B vitamins important?
There are 8 B vitamins; they each have various functions and food sources.
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In general, B vitamins are responsible for cellular and metabolic processes including the breakdown of macro-nutrients (carbs, fats and proteins.) Some are also involved in DNA maintenance.
B vitamins can be found in various whole foods including meat, fish, milk, eggs, whole grains, nuts, fortified cereals and some fruits an vegetables.
