www.DevelopingHealthyHabits.com When most people think of good nutrition, heart health, fitness and energy, perhaps even immune system function, come to mind. Mental and cognitive health is probably second- ary. That’s unfortunate, because the brain accounts...
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www.DevelopingHealthyHabits.com When most people think of good nutrition, heart health, fitness and energy, perhaps even immune system function, come to mind. Mental and cognitive health is probably second- ary. That’s unfortunate, because the brain accounts for a great deal of activity, relying on significant amounts of total daily energy — about 20%! In addition to its energy needs, the brain also relies on very particular nutrients to build and repair its component parts. Omega-3 fatty acids are one such compound. However, because Omega-3s cannot be produced by the body, they must be acquired through diet or supple- mentation. A person’s mental health and cogni- tive capacity determines how he or she will experience the world. They encompass emotional, psychologi- cal and social well-being. They affect how each individual will think, feel and act. They also help determine how each of us will handle stress and make choices. It goes without saying these aspects of brain health are impor
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