Nutrients & The Brain
This organ uses about 20% of the body's total energy.
What is the brain?
Eating regular meals helps prevent this shaky, irritable feeling.
What is being "hangry" (irritable from hunger)?
Feeling tired, dizzy, or getting a headache can be signs of this.
What is dehydration?
This warm drink (non-caffeinated) can be calming before bed.
What is herbal tea?
Eating a balanced breakfast helps regulate this, the body's 'energy and mood level' throughout the morning.
What is "blood sugar"?
These "healthy fats" found in salmon and walnuts support brain health.
Stable blood sugar improves this mental ability.
What is concentration or focus?
How much water should the average adult drink daily?
What is 2-3 liters (or 8-13 cups)?
Eating foods like nuts and whole grains can help lower this stress hormone.
What is cortisol?
Eating yogurt, kimchi, and other fermented foods gives your gut these good bacteria that can improve your mood.
What are probiotics?
This mineral - found in spinach and beans - helps with mood and preventing fatigue.
What is iron?
High-sugar foods can give a quick boost but cause this later.
What is a crash or drop in energy/mood?
What approximate % of the body is made up of water?
What is 60%?
This comfort food effect happens when carbs temporarily increase serotonin.
What is feeling calm or soothed?
This amino acid found in turkey, eggs, and nuts helps produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter important for mood regulation.
What is tryptophan?
This vitamin, often low in winter months, is linked with mood regulation.
What is vitamin D?
This macronutrient - found in beans, eggs, and yogurt - helps with steady energy.
What is protein?
Even mild dehydration can make people feel this emotion more easily. Hint: You may feel this emotion if someone cuts you in line or keeps doing something that annoys you.
What is irritability?
Too much of this stimulant can increase anxiety and jitters.
What is caffeine?
Exercising regularly can boost your mood and release these 'feel-good' chemicals in your brain.
What are endorphins?
This group of vitamins supports energy, concentration and stress management.
What are B-vitamins?
This neurotransmitter, boosted by balanced meals and movement, stabilizes mood.
What is serotonin?
Foods like watermelon, oranges, and cucumbers help with this key health habit.
What is staying hydrated?
This sweet treat, in small amounts, can boost your mood and make you feel happier.
What is dark chocolate?
This vitamin, found in oranges and bell peppers, is an antioxidant that helps your body fight stress.
What is vitamin C?