There is research that shows indisputable links between gut health and overall health including mental health. But are you aware that “good fats” are one of the most important components of your diet since the brain is made of 60% fat? The brain contains 25% of the body’s total cholesterol, the brain is 1/5th cholesterol by weight. Something to consider, according to researcher Stephanie Seneff, (MIT 2009 report) is that low fat diets and Staten Drugs used for high cholesterol may cause Alzheimer’s, because your brain needs the fat!

Of the “Good Fats” Omega 3 and 6 are the best, with fish offering the best type of fat for nutritional consumption.

Other research is suggesting that there is a link between fish consumption and depression, Japan is a leader in the world for the lowest depression rates but highest fish consumption. Canada is at the high end of depression rates and low end of fish consumption with Germany being the highest for depression rates and lowest end of fish consumption. Reference: Oleagineau, Cairo’s Gras, Lipides Volume 14, Nov 3, 2007 and for bipolar and fat consumption link check out the American Journal of Psychiatry, December 2003.

The best brain food :

1. Good Fat
2. Phospholipids (eggs, organ meats, sardines, fish)
3. Amino acids (derived from Protein)
4. Intelligent nutrients (vitamins and minerals)

Overall health, including mental health, is about what we eat but it is also about how we digest, starting with taking the time to chew our food properly, to obtain the nutrients from what we eat. That is why gut health is so related to overall health.

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