Eat Smart: How Healthy Fats Supercharge Your Brain

When it comes to brain health, forget the low-fat diet!

Our brain is made up of nearly 60% of fat, and it works the best when it is fed with the right kinds of fats. If you want to boost memory, sharpen focus, and feel mentally energized, it starts with eating smart fats.

Fat isn’t just an energy source — it’s a structural building block for our brain. 

About 40% of the fat in our brain is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an Omega-3 essential fatty acid that your body can’t produce on its own. It must come from your diet.

If our diet is deficient in Omega 3, our brain will suffer. Poor memory, trouble concentrating, and even mood issues can stem from an Omega-3 deficiency. 

That’s why Omega-3 rich foods are a must if you want your brain firing on all cylinders.

Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna are powerhouses of brain-boosting DHA.

Omega-3 eggs (from hens fed flaxseed) offer a great alternative if you don’t eat seafood.

Walnuts, chia seeds and flaxseeds are rich in ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), an essential Omega-3 fatty acid found in plant-based foods. The body can convert ALA into DHA, therefore nourishes the brain for those who have a vegan lifestyle.

Avocado oil is another smart choice. It has a higher smoke point (perfect for cooking), and it's rich in lutein — a powerful antioxidant that benefits both the eyes and the brain.

Not only do all these foods above deliver healthy fats, but also antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress in the brain — another key to brain and mental performance and longevity.

One of the main reasons that a low fat diet does not work for effective weight loss: if you starve your body of fat, you may not have a smaller waist, but for sure you will have a smaller brain. 

Eating smart fats is not only delicious and nourishing for your brain, skin, hair, and joints, it is amazingly satiating, helping us to rid off cravings of unhealthy food and excessive calories.

For us to maintain a fit body and mind, to look and feel good, eating healthy fat is the only diet that is sustainable

If your diet is low in good fat, your brain will be undernourished and malfunctioned. To eat smart:

• Include a variety of healthy fats daily
• Focus on wholesome, unprocessed sources that protect the quality of the fats
• Avoid trans fats and processed oils that do more harm than good

It’s to feed your brain what it needs to stay sharp, focused, and resilient.

Think of it as your daily brain spice blend — already brewed and ready to go.

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