COVID-related brain fog has given a renewed boost to the push foods that are good for our brains. Here's what to home in on when you next shop - and some examples of how to incorporate them into your menu plan goodfoodAU
If there's one part of our body that's closely related to our sense of identity and wellbeing, it's our brain.
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Incorporating a range of different ingredients is important but certain foods rich in flavonoids and polyphenols such as blueberries and green tea can benefit our brain directly by reducing inflammation. So it's important to eat a variety of ingredients to feed the microbiome in our digestive system, which also happens to help us enjoy our food and maintain interest in cooking.Foods to avoid Anything that increases inflammation is best given a miss, Gauci says. That means ultra-processed foods such as fast-food and supermarket snacks or items with lots of additives or artificial ingredients.
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