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Healthy Breakfast for a Healthy Brain


Nutrition plays a crucial role in brain health, in the areas of depression and dementia.

Essential nutrients for brain health include:
Omega 3 fatty acids – Magnesium -  Calcium – Fiber - Vitamins B1, B9, B12, D and E.

Is this sounding like a breakfast? Yeah. Your breakfast is very important!



Breakfast is the meal for your brain. Healthy breakfast helps in making you pay adequate attention in all respects.
Breakfast is your first meal of a day. Healthy. Consumption of a good rather healthy breakfast increases your problem solving abilities and attention. Energy levels get increased and the mood swings are reduced. 

Now we need to get into the question of what is a healthy breakfast in our daily life?

Omega 3 fatty acids are vital nutrient for brain structure. Brain function relies on dietary intake of DHA(the major component of our brain) to support the grey matter in the brain.

Next comes Magnesium which is important for nerve impulse conduction

Calcium follows next which is an important part of the electrical signalling within the nervous system. It plays central role in the release of neurotransmitters by neurons in the brain which is very important for memory storage and retrieval. People with high BP are largely put on calcium channel blockers to help lower blood pressure and widen arteries. Sufficient levels of calcium are important for brain health. Saying that it is also important to note that too high levels of calcium can be toxic.

Talking about the next healthy guy for our brain – The Fiber – Prebiotics and Probiotics

Prebiotics, carbohydrates that cannot be digested by human body. Instead, they are food for probiotics. Probiotics are “good” bacteria that help keep your digestive system healthy. There is a close connection between the health of your gut and the health of your brain. So, it is important to pay attention to gut bacteria. Probiotics can help lower the bad cholesterol.

Let us talk about the Vitamins

Vitamins B1 (thiamine), B9 (folic acid), B12 (cobalamins), D and E.

The B vitamins are water soluble vitamins. Which are important for cell metabolism.  Vitamin B12 is involved in the metabolism of every cell in the human body and in the formation of DNA.

Vitamin D

There is a link between Vitamin D deficiency and increased dementia risk. Age becomes a factor to get adequate levels of Vitamin D. People above the age of 50 normally need increased need for Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a source of antioxidants that can work to heal the damage caused by free radicals and keep the cells healthy

In short a diet focused on Brain Essential Nutrients means a diet high in plant-based food. Start your plan for healthy living by enjoying a great breakfast.

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