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By 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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Drinking too much water without salts during exercise can cause hyponatremia, or lack of salt in the body.

A problem that could cause seizures, pulmonary or cerebral edema, disorientation and muscle weakness that can lead to cardio-respiratory arrest and, therefore, to death, according to warnings from doctors today, coaches and athletes who, until recently, recommended eating the maximum amount of water to prevent dehydration at all costs. (more…)

Present in numerous food products, is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals.

In the tortillas, either potato or French, in bakery products, confectionery, desserts, cookies, pasta, ready meals and ice cream, the egg is present.

In fact, according to the Institute of Egg Studies, over 50 percent of food businesses use egg products to food processing. (more…)

Consumer Eroski original article that talks about the benefits of the addition of bifidobacteria in the process of preparing the bread. Increasing the consumption of grain products for the benefits to 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…)