Your Brain Needs Fuel Too Ya Know…

You already know that your body needs the right nutrients and fuel to stay strong, but what if I throw you a curve here and tell you that your brain is just as important.

Yes, that little (or maybe large in your case, not mine) thing inside the head needs the same kind of attention that you may be paying to your body after subscribing to this blog.

There’s a kind of creepy relationship between the foods you take in your body and the strength your brain produces (oooh I want to be a power thinker! Just kidding, I like being a moron).

Take in an excess of crappy junk food and nasty non-productive fat? Guess what…your body’s going to show it and your brain will hate you; it’s true, foods such as fish that contain omega-3 fatty acids can actually slow down effects of aging and keep your brain sharp well into your retirement (yes, you’re going to want to use that thing even after the hard work is finished…crap! Reality check for me…cringe).

Besides fish such as tuna, salmon, and trout, there’s a variety of foods that will boost your brain’s ability to function and keep you physically and mentally chiseled…check it out (eat this):

1) fruit and veggies (always good I believe)
2) fiber
3) whole grains (FULLY WHOLE GRAIN breads, etc etc…none of that white stuff…yuck)
4) bright fruits (higher in antioxidants)
5) vitamin B (water soluble preferably to prevent build up)
6) magnesium…try taking a zinc-magnesium pill before bed (found at your local GNC) for a brain boost during the day…it works; I’ve done it/do it

Just like your body needs fuel for energy, your brain needs the same special attention; I know I know, it’s not as cool as rippling pecs and buns of steel, but consistency in your eating habits and BALANCE will keep you on the right track…

…see ya at the spelling bee! Kidding; I won’t be there.

Source=Derek Huizinga, Jumpstart Energy