So you've starved yourself silly to fit into that dress for your partners work Christmas party, or to impress that guy who works in the Marketing Department (they're always the hottest...or best dressed and groomed!).
But now you're feeling moody, your concentration span has dropped - need something sweet at 2pm instead of 3pm...and you just lack that energy, that get up and go that you used to. Well ladies, it's time you knew what you are doing to yourselves.During our life cycle phases from childhood to adulthood and right up to being elderly, various functional elements of our brain can predominantly be affected by the nutrients we give our bodies and the foods we eat.
So lets take a look....
Nutrients Involved in Brain Function:
1. Fatty Acids, protein, folate, antioxidants, B12, zinc and iodine. This group of nutrients looks after the brains neurones, all the structural stuff.
2. Energy, carbohydrates, thiamin, niacin and iron. These nutrients help make the brain do it's work. Without them our brains wouldn't have the power to let us live and carry out our day to day activities. Just remember - the brain itself uses 20% of your resting energy requirements every day!
3. Potassium, calcium, magnesium, amino acids and iron. In order for the brain to send signals to various parts o the body it relies on the production of neurotransmitters which are similar to hormones. This group of nutrients allows the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and glutamate.
4. Water & B Vitamins. The brains structure and composition is affected by these nutrients.
So girls, think twice before cutting out food groups to lose weight. Missing out on these important nutrients may make for an embarrassing experience - particularly if you can't remember things and fall over when your brain stops working!
Anyone fainted while on a diet??
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