Keep your brain in top shape

Keep your brain in top shape!

The brain is the body's biggest consumer of energy, and the better fuel/energy you feed it, the better you keep your brain in top shape. Our brain must constantly keep all vital functions going, be focused, provide thought activity and concentration.

Make sure the brain gets the best fuel so it doesn't run out of energy. If it is about to run out, it asks for fast carbohydrates, which are found in e.g. white bread, pastries, cakes, sweets and soft drinks. Bad energy for a brain that wants to be in top form.

The healthy alternatives are dates, almonds, nuts and seeds.

The best meals consist of both proteins, vitamins, minerals, omega-3 oil and carbohydrates.

Focus on i.a. fatty fish, coarse vegetables, beans and lentils.

Brain fuel:

• Omega-3 fatty acids – brain and nerve cell function
• Vitamin B complex – focus, memory and learning
• Vitamin D – analytical ability, concentration and mood
• Vitamin C – perhaps the brain's most important antioxidant
• Selenium – reduces oxidative stress, which is present when our body is burdened by mental or physical stress.

Pamper the brain with the best fuel.

NB: The brain uses approximately 15 percent of the total consumption of energy in the body when we are at rest - even though it does not make up more than two percent of the total body mass.

If it is difficult to reach on a daily basis, let STAI help you. A shake daily and your body has received an effective boost from the best fuel.

STAI v/Jytte Bille, lifestyle guide