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>We are unaware of the benefits of proper eating on our health and cognitive function. Recently, the Dan Buettner-narrated film "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones". Residents in the Blue Zones live longer and healthier lives than those in other areas. He explained that one of the many ingredients to longevity is eating healthy, and using the 80/20 rule. According to this guideline, you should eat until 80% of your stomach is full.
How does what we eat impact our work day? On hectic workdays, unhealthy lunch options may appear more appealing due to their lower cost and faster preparation time. They feel efficient. Which is where our lunchtime decisions lead us astray.
We save 10 minutes now and pay for it with weaker performance for the rest of the day. Then what should we do? Well, one option is to make sure you have several meals a day and not one big one. This improves your metabolism and in turn, improves your concentration and increases productivity. In other words, always when at work order healthy food or bring healthy food from home. If you want to eat something throughout the workplace, it is advised to choose nutritious snacks to boost your cognitive behavior.
The next section talks about snacks like apples, pears, and even nuts. Furthermore, research has shown that eating vegetables and fruits throughout the day is good for the body & beneficial for the mind. One might ask me what healthy foods should I choose.
Well according to research best brain foods are the same ones that protect you from heart diseases and blood vessels. In this article, I will share some amazing food that are neglected from eating either due to bad eating habits.
1. Green leafy vegetables: leafy greens such as kale, spinach and broccoli are rich in brain nutrients
2. Fatty fish: Having an abundant source of omega-3 healthy unsaturated fats which improves your health.
3. Berries: Research has found that berries improve memory.
4. Tea & Coffee: Research has found that the consumption of caffeine improves your mental function and this was shown in some tests. Yes, having a morning cup of coffee is very important to function on a high level.
5. Walnuts: Yes, nuts are amazing food that improves your thinking and mental functions, this was shown in the test results of students