FoodsThat MakeYou Smarter

Have you ever wonderedwhat natural foods work

like Adderall?

Changing what we eat can be some ofthe most healthy and natural

alternatives to Adderall we can fnd.

Do Carbs Help Our Brain?Glucose (a carb) is the main fuel source for ourbrain. Carbs also help transport nutrients into

our brain to produce neurotransmitters that arenecessary for cognitive function.

High-Glycemic Carbs● Fast acting.● Causes spikes in insulin

level which leads tofuctuating energylevels.

● Fruits, candy, processedfoods.

The type of carbohydrates we eat can have a positive or negative effect on our blood sugar levels which

dictates how effciently our brain works.

Low-Glycemic Carbs● Slow acting.● High in fber which

keeps our blood sugarlevels stable

● Slower digestion.● Brown rice, oatmeal,

green veggies, nuts.

We're a Bunch ofFatheads!

Fats make up 60% of the solid matterthat makes up our brain's total mass.

Saturated Fats● Some saturated fats are good and some are

bad.● Contained in both plant and animal sources.● Sources that negatively affect our brain include

animal products, cheese, palm oil andcottonseed oil.

● Coconut oil positively affects our brain function in just a single dose.

● Better to get saturated fats from plant sourcesrather than animal sources.

Essential Fats

OMEGA-6s

– Less important for boosting intelligencebut a proper ratio of omega-6s andomega-3s is needed to have increasedbrain function.

– Most omega-6s in the Western dietcome from processed foods and oils.

OMEGA-3s– Omega-3s from

ocean sources likefsh, shellfsh, andfsh oil are benefcialfor cognitivefunction.

– Other sources ofomega-3s includemacadamias,walnuts, andpecans.

Trans Fats Will NOT Make Us Smarter!

DHA is directly linked to a person's IQ.

● Trans fats decrease the levelof docosahexaenoic acid

(DHA) which is an omega-3necessary for brain function.

● Trans fats are found in foods like fried foods,microwave pop corn and commercially baked

goods.

Protein isn't Just for Muscles● Protein is an essential nutrient,

without it our brain and body can notfunction.

● It is made up of aromatic and acidic amino acids which have benefcial effects

on our intelligence.

Tyrosine and Phenylalanine● Both break down into neurotransmitters known as the

catecholamines which include dopamine,epinephrine, and norepinephrine.

● These neurotransmitters are related to howsmart we are in terms of the grades wereceive in school.

● Lack of these amino acids may be a reason whypeople develop ADHD.

● Tyrosine and phenylalanine are found in chicken,turkey, fsh, peanuts, almonds, eggs, and soy.

Tryptophan● Without this amino acid our body can not

make serotonin.● Serotonin has many different functions

including having an effect on our memoryand ability to learn and also has an effecton people with ADHD especially issueswith hyperactivity.

● Tryptophan is found in natural foods suchas pork, soy, fsh, and turkey.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!

● Being dehydrated cannegatively affect brain

functioning.● Studies have shown that

people who weredehydrated performed lesssuccessfully than hydrated

people in tests thatmeasured cognition levels.

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