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Feeding Your Brain

At our practice, we believe that food is medicine. It can be consumed to help optimize our energy levels, reduce inflammation in the body, and even improve how your brain functions.

If you find yourself feeling sluggish or in a fog, try incorporating some of these nutritional tips for better brain power throughout the day.

Breakfast

Chocolate for breakfast can’t be good…can it? Well… Raw cacao is great for your brain (cacao is the almost raw, minimally processed cocoa bean that retains a significant amount of nutritional value compared to cocoa powder, which has been subjected to much higher heat and processing.) Studies have indicated that cacao may improve blood flow and oxygenation to the brain… helping to wake it up. You can add raw cacao to morning protein pancakes, smoothies and oatmeal.

Lunch

Greens and reds are ideal for lunch-that is, leafy green veggies like kale, spinach and ripe avocados as well as red peppers and beans. How can you incorporate these foods into one healthy lunch? Throw them all into a salad with your favorite dressing.

Leafy greens contain an incredible amount of fiber, which may be linked to a lower risk of dementia… either way, most of us could benefit from eating more healthy, non-grain-sourced fiber. Chili and other hot peppers contain capsaicin, which may help to reduce depressive symptoms.

Dinner

Feeling fishy? Good! Quality seafood like wild salmon and tuna are great sources of protein and Omega-3s, which not only decrease the effects of stress and dissipate inflammation, but may also improve your mood, your cognitive and cardiovascular function and your skin. For those who eat animal products, salmon and tuna can be a great enhancement to a plate loaded with healthy vegetables as an excellent main course.

Feel like your brain needs an extra boost that goes beyond food? We can help. Contact us for an appointment and we’ll see if you could benefit from a focused, gentle adjustment.

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