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Healthy Eating for Mental Health

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VIVAnews - A healthy eating style does not only affect the physical health but also mental health. Dr. Alan Logan, author of 'The Brain Diet: The Connection Between Nutrition, Mental Health, and Intelligence', to reveal correlations between brain function and
food consumed.

According to medical research, clearly demonstrate a direct relationship between the decline in the quality of healthy foods with mental disorders including ADHD, depression, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and more. How is its influence?

1. Depression Numerous studies showed that people who folatnya in low blood levels, tend to experience depression recurrence. Recommended for people who often experience depression, consume 800 mcg of folic acid (more than the recommendation for adults is 500 mcg) and 1.0 mg of vitamin B12. In addition, consumption of plant foods are also rich purple pigment, such as eggplant, plum wine and , has been shown to preserve the mood-enhancing hormone, in the longer term.

2. Behavioral problems In some studies showed hyperactivity in children bissa pressed to avoid eating berpengawet and contains an artificial material. Even in children without ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), dye and preservative sodium benzoate can cause symptoms of hyperactivity and other behavioral problems.
Dr. Logan said the foods rich in omega-3 and Lineoic Gamma Acid (glas) very helpful for reducing symptoms of hyperactivity.

3. Cognitive function and learning
a healthy breakfast is very important for our ability to maintain cognitive function throughout the day. Breakfast was healthy and optimal is high fiber, protein, fat and supposed t. Consumption of fiber may also stabilize blood sugar and keep energy levels for stable and balanced, in achieving learning and cognitive potential. Breakfast with three components help maintain energy levels and brain function throughout the day.

4.
Aging Foods that have a dark color pigment is the most good for brain health. Researchers from Tuft University study, by providing four different foods on the group of animals. The food is blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, spinach and . Animals that eat lots of blueberries, shows a lot of prevention of many symptoms of aging, such as memory loss, balance and cognitive skills.

5. Distended stomach can damage the brain
excessive abdominal fat is the enemy of brain health. Abdominal fat has a bio-active tissue that can increase the secretion of inflammatory chemicals in the brain level. The greater the amount of abdominal fat, the potential of brain impairment in the future high pains.

(VIVAnews.com)