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2023/04/08 12:00
What kind of food makes you smarter? Health and science journalist Max Lugavere and doctor Paul Grewal say, “The human brain is mostly made of fat, and the type of fat you eat affects how your brain works. Unsaturated fatty acids have been found to have various effects, such as improving cognitive function.”
*This article is written by Max Lugavere and Paul Grewal.Food that strengthens the brain GENIUS FOODS](Kanki Publishing) is a re-edited part.
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The type of fat you eat affects how your brain works
The human brain is mostly made of fat. Sixty percent of this delicate and vulnerable organ is made up of fatty acids. And the types of fat you eat determine how your brain functions at any given time and what diseases you’re more susceptible to.
Lipids play a major role in all aspects of life. It influences decision-making processes, weight loss, risk of diseases like cancer, and even the speed of aging. By the time you finish reading this article, you will be able to choose fat-containing foods that improve cognitive function, executive function, and state of mind, support long-term brain health, and promote overall body health. right.
And this article isn’t about fat intake. Kind of fat.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids such as omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids, which are ingested from food, are present everywhere in the body, including the brain. Similarly, the brain is also rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. The oil, which is mainly composed of this lipid, is safe for the human body and appears to have many positive effects.
Foods containing monounsaturated fatty acids include:Avocado, avocado oil, macadamia nutsand so on.againnatural salmon and beef fatcontains nearly 50% of this monounsaturated fatty acid. However, the most famous containing monounsaturated fatty acids are:Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)right.
Mediterranean regions such as Greece, southern Italy, and Spain are said to have a low incidence of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. And in this region, extra virgin olive oil is the ultimate sauce for steaks, beans, vegetables, breads, pizzas, pastas, seafood, soups, and even desserts.
