~Dive into the Relationship Between Food and Well-Being~
n today’s visual and fast-paced world, attention is often focused more on physical health and outward appearances, and sometimes nourishing the brain through a balanced and nutritious diet can be overlooked. We’ve all heard the saying: “You are what you eat.” But let’s dive deeper. Because the truth is that healthy food can have a major impact on your cognitive function, mood, and overall brain health. And as we strive for a better sense of well-being, it’s crucial to recognize the connection between our diet choices and the health of our most vital organ: the brain.
n today’s visual and fast-paced world, attention is often focused more on physical health and outward appearances, and sometimes nourishing the brain through a balanced and nutritious diet can be overlooked. We’ve all heard the saying: “You are what you eat.” But let’s dive deeper. Because the truth is that healthy food can have a major impact on your cognitive function, mood, and overall brain health. And as we strive for a better sense of well-being, it’s crucial to recognize the connection between our diet choices and the health of our most vital organ: the brain.
Nutrients Fuel Your Performance:
Our bodies are the most amazing and resilient machines and just as a machine requires fuel to run smoothly, your brain relies on a consistent and diverse supply of food to function optimally. Nutrient-rich foods, such as lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, provide the necessary building blocks for our neurotransmitters to communicate. These are the chemical messengers that transmit signals between our nerve cells after all. For instance, omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, like the salmon we offer from our partner True North Seafood Company, have been linked to the improvement of cognitive function and a reduced risk of decline as we age. To put it simply, ingredients matter, and frozen fish has been shown to edge out fresh fish in these crucial nutritional values due to the decline of those nutrients soon after harvesting. Check out our blog about frozen food myths.
Food and Your Mood:
Good food makes you feel good, and the connection between food and mood furthers the proof of the mind-body relationship. Nutrient-rich foods have the potential to have a powerful influence on our emotional state. Not only can food rich in tryptophan, such as turkey, chicken, and fatty fish help fuel your brain but they can even boost serotonin levels, often referred to as the “feel-good chemical.” Additionally, complex carbohydrates found in fruits, and vegetables help regulate blood sugar levels, preventing energy crashes and mood swings. And because our ingredients are flash frozen you always are getting your produce at peak nutrition. (Check out our previous blog for more info on why frozen ingredients may actually be more nutritious.)
Premium Proteins to Keep your Brain Healthy
Not only can good food make you feel better now, but a better diet of higher quality foods can safeguard you and your family’s future brain health! Recently, it has been discovered that certain nutrients have been associated with a lower risk of developing neurological disorders. For example, a diet high in oleic acid, (a nutrient found in our own Cheshire Pork) has been linked to a reduced risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Additionally, it has been noted that oleic acid can also help you to lower your cholesterol. And finally, consuming foods rich in choline, such as lean cut red meats, supports your brain health and can help protect against cognitive decline and inflammatory-diseases.
In conclusion, as we make our way through the modern challenges of stress, technology, and busy schedules, let’s remember to prioritize the nourishment of our most vital organ. We must remember that healthy food choices not only serve as efficient fuel for nature’s most amazing machine, our bodies, but it leads us to a happier, more fulfilling life. One of mental clarity, resilience, and an overall sense of well-being.
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