Food For Thought: Best Brain Foods for Improving Brain Function, Mental Clarity and Concentration
Do you often experience brain fog, low concentration, or trouble articulating things? Do you sometimes find yourself enjoying a diet high in cheeseburgers, chips, ice cream, and other not-so-healthy, yet delicious foods?
Fun fact: the phrase, “Food for thought” came about from a 16th-century Dutch philosopher who said, “Nor try to put the courteous conversation into the minds of impudent men, for speech is the food of thought.”
Today, I’m going to attack this “Food for thought” phrase in a more literal sense. Our diet plays a crucial role in our thoughts and brain function, even while we are asleep. It sends out necessary hormones and healing functions to repair, restore and detox our bodies.
The best way we can support our brain function is to fuel it well because what we put into our bodies is what we get out. Understanding what foods to eat will give you a jump start on improving your gut health, and balance hormone levels to optimize performance, allowing us to think more clearly, be more creative and consciously be more present.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
-Garbage in = garbage out…04:10
- Standard American Diet (SAD)
- Stimulants
- Get to the root of your adrenal fatigue
-Benefits of brain foods…07:00
-7 of Wendie’s Favorite brain foods…08:20
- All whole foods, don’t settle for anything processed
- Nutrition Institute of Health study: Effects of consuming a daily 13.5 oz berry smoothie
- Check out Wendie’s Instagram for recipes and tips
-Best tips to kickstart your health…19:20
- Food for thought
- R.E.A.C.H
- Free worksheets available on Wendie’s website
P.S. If you’re checking out the show to see if it’s a good fit for you, welcome!
If you’re serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you’ll get the best experience by downloading the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.
