Health Is Wealth

Think about it. Your brain is always “on”.  It takes care of our thoughts and movements, our breathing and heartbeat, and our senses. It works hard 24/7, even while we're asleep. This means our brains require a constant supply of fuel. 

That "fuel" comes from the foods we eat and what’s in that fuel makes all the difference. Put simply, what we eat directly affects the structure and function of our brains and, ultimately, our mood.

Just like an expensive car, our brains function best when it gets only premium fuel. Eating high-quality foods that contain lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress or waste produced when the body uses oxygen, which can damage cells.

Unfortunately, just like an expensive car, your brain can be damaged if you ingest anything other than premium fuel. If substances from “low-premium” fuel (such as what you get from processed or refined foods) get to the brain, it has little ability to get rid of them. Diets high in refined sugars, for example, are harmful to the brain. In addition to worsening your body’s regulation of insulin, they also promote inflammation and oxidative stress. 

The most prominent benefit of switching to a plant-based diet is better health. Since I cut processed foods out of my diet, my mind is clearer and I've never felt better!