Nutrition and Exercise
What is nutrition’s impact on brain health? Why is exercise so important for my brain? Research has shown that diet and exercise directly affect our brain health. Eating the right foods and getting enough exercise can either fuel our brain or deprive it of energy. I love to learn about and have personally experienced (Blog about this about how mom’s better nutrition helped her once she got into the assisted living) how nutrition and exercise can positively impact brain health.
I'm always looking for ways to boost my brain health, and I am fairly certain that's why you're here too. Have you heard about the numerous benefits of turmeric? One of turmeric's most active components is curcumin, which has been shown to have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. While turmeric contains about 3% curcumin, the many health benefits of adding this potent spice to your diet is worth it!
This isn't really ground-breaking news. There has been plenty of talk about the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet over the years, and new research is showing we can definitely improve our brain health by eating this way. What is the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet contains plenty of fruits and vegetables, legumes, peas, and grains. You can enjoy fish and chicken in moderation while limiting your red meat intake, and get your healthy fats from olives, olive oil, avocados and nuts.
We are all familiar with the saying "you are what you eat". This is very true. What we eat will directly influence our health and well-being. You are reading this because you have an interest in the health of your brain, and current research in the area of diet and brain health indicates that what we eat matters.
It is never too late to start exercising. Just by taking a brisk walk for 30 to 40 minutes several times a week can improve your brain function. It may feel impossible to block out that much time in your busy day to get out for a walk, but...
There are many benefits of exercise. For example, exercise can lower your blood pressure, prevent depression, help you lose weight, and make you feel better.
It’s been a while since I have posted an article. I’ve neglected my outlet. However, the important thing is that I am committing to making an effort to turn that around. It’s not easy to commit to things. I get it! I understand that when you read a compelling article about improving brain health, you might feel excited about self-improvement ideas in the moment. But how do you go from reading about ideas to actually implementing them into your daily routine? Consider the following.