BRAIN NUTRITION
Have you ever imagined how much your brain works? Although it takes up only 2% of a human adult’s weight, it uses up almost 20% of the body’s energy output. This energy is drawn from the food we eat; hence our diets play a vital part in how our brains perform. Food is the “fuel” that provides the right nutrition for brain health and cognitive performance It’s what drives the brain to perform all your daily tasks. It’s very important that you choose what you eat carefully since what you eat because it directly affects your brain functions. The food you eat affects neurons. According to WHO about 7.5 percent of Indians suffer from some mental disorder and predicts that by end of this year roughly 20 percent of India will suffer from mental illnesses. According to the numbers, 56 million Indians suffer from depression and another 38 million Indians suffer from anxiety disorders. The most common nutritional deficiencies seen in patients with mental disorders are omega-3 fatty acids,...