According to the World Health Organization, approximately One in every Eight people, approximately 970 million people worldwide, are living with a mental disorder. The most common disorders are anxiety and depressive disorders.

There is no question that the massive adaptive stress all human beings are facing in the 21st century has us questioning if we can genuinely cope and if our brains can adapt in time so as not to affect our health and well-being in the long term!

In most cases, the answer is a No. Brain Health Assessments indicate that Humans now experience sleeping problems, mood swings, fatigue, anxiety, and memory problems, as well as some even go as far as developing nervous system disorders such as autism, ADHD, schizophrenia and suicide!

So what is the solution?

How do we maintain happiness, stay mentally sharp and aware, and be positive and actively motivated to adapt and live through these hectic and stressful times? How do we Change our minds to Change our Lives?

No doubt, understanding what type of foods for Brain health to eat for our Biochemical Individuality provides us with the necessary building blocks, macro, micro and phytonutrients, as well as energetic vibration for the connection between neuro pathways in the Brain to be adaptable and biochemically efficient, providing proper release of neurotransmitters responsible for a healthy nervous system.

Only then, if our Brain has the proper fuel to be at its best energetic function, can we make conscious and mindful thoughtful choices to choose to think positively, surrounding ourselves with positive affirmations that motivate, energize and reinforce goals we wish to stick to, decreasing negative thought patterns and risk of mental illness arising.

If we create a positive grid and supplement our brains with brain health vitamins, we can ultimately change our minds and lives.

You think What you Eat.

Finding the best foods and methods to keep your Brain in good shape requires conscious decision-making and a desire to do what is best for your Mind. It also helps to speak to a Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in Cognitive Support, such as myself, to help you build a plan best suited for your Brain.

Five Essential Brain-Boosting Foods and Methods can help you, whether you're in good shape or dealing with mood swings, depression, or other health problems. It is essential to check whether you are including these foods and methods in your diet daily.

1. Essential Fats

2. Phospholipids

3. Balancing your Glucose

4. Amino Acids

5. Intelligent Nutrients

Why are these foods important?

Every day, we have around 6000 thoughts. Most of them are on repeat. Every thought you have creates a ripple effect across the network of nerves called your Brain. The Brain is a network of neurons. We have about 100 billion neurons connecting to thousands of others.

The Connection between Neurons is called dendrites, where one Dendrite meets another neuron. There is a gap in between that sparks when they meet. This spark is called a synapse, where the messages are sent and received from one neuron to the other. Receptors are receiving and sending stations of these messengers and are built out of essential fats found in fish, nuts and oils, amino acids, the breakdown of protein, and phospholipids found in eggs and organ meats.

Neurotransmitters are the message itself, made out of amino acids. For the amino acid to turn into a Neurotransmitter and send out proper connections between neurons in the Brain, our enzymes ( which are catalysts to energy conversion) rely on intelligent nutrients, which include brain health vitamins, minerals, and special amino acids.

You are What you Think.

So you have your Nutrition under control and understand the necessary Brain Booster for a high-functioning mind and Brain. Now, you have to focus on what you think about.

What are you telling yourself?

Practicing daily affirmations by affirming positive thoughts to yourself several times throughout the day will create a groove pathway so a new connection between neurons can be formed. This positive psychology leads to positive feelings and actions, ultimately transforming and creating a new reality that your thoughts have made through a chemical reaction in the Brain and body to influence your behaviour and how you see the world.

Your thoughts tap into your unconscious, making it a conscious, working part of your Mind.

As a result, you can improve your mood, increase self-worth, boost your energy, decrease negative thoughts, improve resilience and motivation, and promote healthy eating habits.

By practicing these methods, you can change your mind to change your life!

Choosing to change your mind to change your life is the first step to mental self-awareness. Take it a step further and connect with me, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Cognitive Support Specialist who can help you change your habits, stay on top of them, and be motivated to make your mental health your number one priority!