You Are What You Eat: The Gut-Brain Connection

Clear Gut, Clear Brain

The old saying ‘A clear gut makes a clear brain’ is a scientific fact. Did you know that 90% of serotonin, the happiness hormone, is produced in the gut, not the brain? Gut microbes constantly communicate with the brain via the vagus nerve to regulate mood.

Foods That Ruin the Brain vs. Save It

• ** Sugar, processed foods, excessive gluten. They cause gut inflammation, and these inflammation signals are sent to the brain, causing depression and brain fog.
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• ** Kimchi, Yogurt, Natto (Supply beneficial bacteria)
• ** Garlic, Onion, Jerusalem Artichoke (Food for beneficial bacteria)
• ** Perilla oil, Salmon (Protect brain cells)

Mindful Eating

‘How’ you eat is as important as what you eat. Don’t watch TV or your phone; focus entirely on the taste and texture of the food and chew slowly. Good digestion leads to a comfortable mind.**