Building your Brain: Nutrition

Building your brain: Carbohydrates

The brain is like a symphony. There

are many functions that blend together

to make us work

Building your brain: Carbohydrates

Your brain cells need two times more energy than the other cells in your body.

Building your brain: Carbohydrates

http://www.fi.edu/brain/carbs.htm

Building your brain: Carbohydrates

Complex carbohydrates are like time released

capsules of sugar

Simple carbohydrates are like an injection of sugar

Building your brain: Carbohydrates

Eating breakfast is a great way to give fuel to the brain

Building your brain: Carbohydrates

Too much sugar or not enough sugar can throw the function of the brain off balance.

Building your brain: Carbohydrates

• Fruits – orange, apple, kiwi, mango, cherries, pear, strawberries

• Vegetables – asparagus, cucumber, peppers, spinach, broccoli, celery

• Beans – black, pinto, kidney, soy

• Dairy – low fat yogurt and milk

• Whole grain cereals – All Bran, Oatmeal, Muesli, Special K

• Whole grains – barley, bulgur, rye, whole wheat

• Whole grain breads – pita, rye, sourdough, pumpernickel

• Whole grain crackers

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is

an art."- La Rochefoucauld

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