The brain is the most important part of the body. It works with our heart to keep us alive – as the heart pumps blood throughout our body, the brain sends signals to signals to different body systems to perform its individual functions. It is the brain that helps provide energy to our body, move our muscles, remember information, digest food, and the headquarters of our emotions.

Having good health is always on top of our priorities, especially now that face-to-face classes and work are back. As we prepare for this comeback, it’s important that our body is protected from diseases, has enough energy to face the challenges outside and the brain is powered up with certain foods and nutrients to keep it healthy and can power up the body. To help our brain function properly, consuming food that can strengthen us mentally is important. According to BBC Good Food, rich carbohydrate foods like rice and bread, give our brain the energy it needs to function, especially since it takes up 20% of our energy taken from glucose. Vitamins B, C, D and E are also essential for maintaining normal brain functions, forming nerves and protecting us from brain-related illnesses.  It was also mentioned by Harvard Health that antioxidants are important too to keep our brain healthy and protect it from oxidative stress from free radicals. The free radicals are molecules produced from regular body processes. When not removed, these free radicals can damage cells and increase our risk for diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and heart disease.  Continue reading →