Published on February 24, 2022
Brain on food. The science of eating for cognitive power
Health & Wellness Webinar with Monika Searle
Monika is a nutritional therapy practitioner and health and wellness coach with interest in supporting busy professionals (just like PWN members) during the time of heightened stress while promoting brain health and mental wellbeing.
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Brain function and mental health might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about foods and drinks we consume. Food has classically been perceived as a way to provide energy and building blocks for the body. There are dietary recommendations for many conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, but there are no set recommendations for brain aging and brain health. However, little by little, scientists have come to appreciate the powerful connection between the foods that we consume and the health of our brains.
Our brains make us who we are. Without the brain there is no self. Our brain works hard, all day, every day; even when we are asleep and because of that it requires constant supply of fuel. That fuel comes from the foods you eat, and what you eat can have direct effect on the structure and function of your brain and it’s becoming clear that poor-quality diet may have detrimental effect on mental health and cognitive function which is likely to be exacerbated with age.