Every time you take a bite of food, you’re voting for the health of your body and your brain. Our diet is so much more important than just the calories in our foods, or even the fats, carbs and proteins. However, most people tend to undervalue the significance of diet in brain health. In this post, we explore 5 of the most important ways food changes the brain.

As the research connecting diet and brain health continues to expand, the reality is that all of us can and should be taking steps to eat a diet that supports our brains right now. Diet can be complicated, and those with pre-existing medical issues may benefit from individualization. However, the best-studied diet for brain health to date is a Mediterranean style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, healthy fats, fish and seafood and herbs and spices and low in highly-processed foods.

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How Food Changes Your Brain

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Every time you take a bite of food, you’re voting for the health of your body and your brain. Our diet is so much more important than just the calories in our foods, or even the fats, carbs and proteins. However,........

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