Feed Your Brain: Healthy Foods for Your Brain Part 3

Hey guys. I'm continuing the health posts for foods that are great for your brain. So far we have discussed cocoa and sardines along with their benefits. Today I will be talking about a third food to add to your list for a healthy brain. Lets get to it...

Today's health food that is great for your brain is Yogurt. Yogurt has great beneficial bacteria. Two main types include Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. Both of these beneficial bacteria help support a healthy balance between good and bad microbes in the gut. And the gut plays a very important role in the importance to the health of the brain. Roughly 90% of the body's serotonin is made in the digestive tract. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and behavior. Low serotonin levels are associated with depression and mood disorders, including ADHD, anxiety, and schizophrenia.

Probiotics support the healthy bacteria that help produce serotonin and help prevent low grade inflammation. Studies have shown that probiotic consumption over the course of 12 weeks positively affected cognitive functions in people with Alzheimer's disease. Try adding plain yogurt or plain kefir (yogurt drink) to your diet. You can sweeten it with natural fruit or perhaps a little bit of local raw honey. You want to avoid yogurts that are loaded with sugars or even worse, high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors.

Well there you have it...another health food to add to the list for a healthy brain. So far we have cocoa, sardines, and now yogurt. Stay tuned for more health foods for your brain. Thanks for stopping by and I will see you soon.