Physical activity and mindfulness / meditative practices are both
important for optimal brain functioning, but for today, we're going to focus primarily on the role of food and nutrition in optimizing our brain function.
Symposia IX: Physical Activity is
Necessary for Optimal Brain Function Researchers will discuss mechanisms of protective effects of exercise and physical activity in neurological function, and prevention of cognitive decline and dementia.
Hard Boiled Dyed Eggs — Eggs in moderation 1 - 3 / day are a healthy snack rich in protein, vitamins and healthy fats that kids
need for optimal brain function.
Your body needs the right fats (coconut or olive oil, omega - 3s, and fats from healthy grass - fed animals) to produce new cells, manufacture hormones, coat the lungs,
for optimal brain function, and many other reactions.
We know that our body needs water to function, and
for optimal brain functioning, making sure we are properly hydrated is critical.
Put it all together, including the data from the last two posts, and I think there's some evidence that a good balance of n - 3 to n - 6 fatty acids is important
for optimal brain function and perhaps development.