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A Menu for Your Mind :
Sep 11, 2007
Need a therapist? Click here to find one in your area. To power all the thoughts it thinks, feelings it processes and activities it engineers, your brain is one very busy metabolic furnace. It takes a constant supply of fuel to run it. Of course, you could throw almost anything onto the fire and it will burn the calories. Or you could make an effort to feed your mind the nutrients it needs to run most efficiently. That includes avoiding the blood sugar spikes that stress your body and poop you out. If you’re ready to adopt a healthy new lifestyle, choose from our 24 fantastic plans. To give us a try, simply click here and fill out a free profile. The smart folks at The Franklin Institute, a Philadelphia museum dedicated to science learning and big on the human brain, have already figured out what you should be eating day by day. As the institute points out on its superb Web site ( http://sln.fi.edu ), "We are the adapted offspring of Earth -- creatures of habitat -- interactive beings animated by the amazing metabolic dance of life. Nutrients from the earth nourish our innate propensity toward wellness. Balances may shift, but harmony and health are the hallmarks of our existence. When all the elements are present you can experience the vigor, vitality and creativity that is your birthright. How well you nourish your brain determines how well your brain will nurture you -- for the performance of a lifetime."They’ve come up with some sample menus that supply the right kinds of fats and micronutrients that protect your state of mind. They include: Proteins to supply the neurotransmitters that allow your brain cells to network and communicateCarbohydrates to supply the glucose to provides the energy that moves and motivates youFatty acids to create the cells that allow you to think and feelMicronutrients from fruits and veggies, which supply antioxidants that repair cell damage and keep your brain humming.Here’s a wise eating plan for three days. You can take it from there: Meal
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3 Breakfast
Omelet: spinach and mushroom.
Smoothie: blend together berries, pears or apples, whey protein powder, almonds or avocado, grated ginger, kelp powder (1 tsp.), flax meal (1 tsp.).
Plain yogurt with pumpkin seeds, flax meal, apple pieces.
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