How the food you eat affects your brain

What is the brain mostly made of?

• Glucose

•  Micro nutrients

   

•  Fats

• Protein

Why are the omega 3 & 6 fatty acids so important to our brain?

• They give it energy

•  They provide micro nutrients

• They prevent degenerative conditions

• They burn fat

What element of the brain affects mood and behavior?

• Your mom

• Proteins and amino acids

• Fats

•  Glucose

What should one eat if they want to strengthen their brain against the destructive forces of "free radicals?"

• Chicken and fish

• Candy Corn and lemon heads

• Takis and Doritos

• Fruits and Vegetables

How many percent of the body’s total energy does the brain use up?

• 20%

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

Eating white bread causes rapid release of glucose and then blood sugar shoots down, together with our mood

• True

• False

In what way would a food with a high glycemic index (very sugary) have an effect on our brain?

• It would enable a high attention span

• It would enable a low attention span

• It would create a steady mood throughout the day

• It would help you control the thoughts and minds of those around you

Oats, grains, and legumes have faster glucose release, Enabling a steadier level of attentiveness. For sustained brain power.

• False

• True

How can we feed all of the different elements of our brain in order for it to work to the best of its ability?

• Add more saturated fats to the diet

• Eat a well balanced diet

• Eat four pounds of cotton candy per day

• Increase the amount of foods with a high glycemic index to your diet