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David Sanderson 1/24/20 PSY2012

Nutrition and the Brain Many may ask, what does nutrition have to do with the brain? Well, food is the brain’s source of energy, whether it is good or bad. According to Eva Selhub of the Harvard Health Blog, she states that the kind of food that you eat can actually take an effect on your mental health. Introducing processed foods such as fast food like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Checkers, Etc. Can be known to increase the risk of depression greatly. This also goes for dairy, she claims that studies show that when people cut processed foods and start eating more natural foods such as fruits and vegetables, they start to feel better about themselves both mentally and physically. On another note, according to Jan Sheehan of healthy eating. Healthy Eating has also been proven to help your memory. The certain B vitamins found in Broccoli, Peas, spinach, artichokes, beets and oranges are especially helpful. In addition, other foods with omega acids such as Salmon and Fish, can also help protect your memory as you get older. Eating healthy has also been proven to boost your alertness in things such as academics or athletics or both. In conclusion, eating healthy can all around boost your mental and physical stability. It will make you a more social and confident person, as well as severely decreasing your risk of depression.

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