1. Alertness, Learning, Memory, Dementia, & Alzheimer’s

2. Every thought…
Every feeling…
Every memory…
Every decision…
Involves neurons and neurotransmitters

3. Free Radicals cause damage

4. Antioxidants protect us against damage by Free radicals

5. Your findings…

6. Eat more WHOLE Grains
Are digested slowly to provide a steady source of glucose and therefore steady alertness.
Sources: Brown rice, whole wheat, whole wheat pastas, wild rice, oats, barley, rye

7. Eat more Tyrosine (an amino acid)
Norepinephrine (NE) is an excitatory neurotransmitter associated with motivation, alertness, and concentration.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with positive feelings of well being
Both NE and dopamine are manufactured from tyrosine
Best Sources: cheeses, soy beans, salmon, eggs, meats, nuts & seeds

8. Eat more Omega 3 fatty acids
Have multiple roles in neuron functioning
Effective in treatment of ADHD
Best sources: cold water fish (esp Salmon, sardines, mackerel), nuts & seeds

9. Eat more antioxidants Protects neurons from damage by free radicals
Best sources: dark fruits & veggies – blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, spinach, kale, broccoli, nuts

10. Eat more B Vitamins Needed for production of ATP by all cells
Best sources: fruits, veggies, meats, dairy, etc etc etc