5 SCIENCE-BACKED Ways the Food You Eat Changes Your Brain

If you’ve heard “you are what you eat,” you already know.  But turns out, this is more than just a catchy slogan. What it really means is that everything you put in your body impacts it. If you eat ultra-processed, sugary and high-sodium foods, you’re going to feel it. And if you eat clean, organic, locally grown food, you’ll feel it too. Turns out, what you eat makes a big difference. From the effectiveness of your thinking to inflammation in your body and even signs of depression, good food goes far. Here are five science-backed ways your diet affects your brain. 1. Memory and Cognition We often hear that fat is bad for us.  But what about the good fats? In case you don’t know, one of the best fats out there is omega-3 fatty acids. You can find these healthy fats in fish like salmon, walnuts, and flaxseeds predominantly. What they do is actually pretty remarkable. As critical components of your neural membranes, omega-3 fats help ‘streamline’ your brain activity. As a result, you can think clearer, have a better memory, and even have a better attitude. In fact, omega-3s are an essential part of the actual structure of...