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Feed your mind

Vitamins and MineralBy feeding can improve mental performance and even effectively treat attention deficits, depression …

Numerous investigations in recent years that confirm the importance of a balanced diet rich in certain nutrients that contribute directly to the brain to function optimally.

Slow carbohydrate absorption
It is essential to avoid the lows of blood glucose and thus achieve maximize mental performance, use of slow carbohydrate absorption and whole grains, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables.
At the same time is very convenient to combine proteins with carbohydrates, eg pasta, rice or bread with fish, tofu …

Protein quality
Proteins are essential because almost all neurotransmitters are made by them.
Legumes, nuts and seeds, tofu, soy and whole grains are particularly rich in vegetable protein.
Lean meat, eggs and fish are sources of animal protein more desirable.

Fatty acids
The omega-3 fatty acids are a key component in the development and functioning brain, so it is highly recommended regularly consume oily fish like salmon, fresh tuna, sardines, mackerel …
Also indicated are very nuts (especially walnuts) and seeds because they contain fat and very healthy.
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Algae for cardiovascular health?

Although their properties depend on the type of algae, recent studies associated with improved cardiovascular health.
Seaweeds are part of the Oriental diet. (more…)