Special care your brain with a healthy diet

• Protein and unsaturated fat is especially important for developing brains. Fish, a rich source of both, is sometimes called brain food.


• Like any high-performance machine, the brain needs top quality fuel.


• Your brain needs a well-balanced, low cholesterol, low saturated (animal-fat) diet.


• Timing is significant in nutrition. Studies have demonstrated the importance of a good breakfast.


• Your body converts long strings of amino acids in the protein you eat to individual amino acids that
• your brain converts to the specific proteins it needs.


• Your brain needs vitamins and minerals; they come from your diet.


• Research suggests anti-oxidant vitamins E and C protect the brain.


• Avoid excess food. Reducing calories can help slow age-related brain changes.


• Enjoy caffeine and alcohol in moderation.


• As a general rule, good nutrition for the body is good nutrition for the brain.