Brain cells use more than twice the energy of any other cell in the human body - even when we're asleep they require a sufficient supply of energy in order to repair and regenerate.
If we fail to provide our brain cells with a steady supply of oxygen, glucose - the brains primary source of fuel obtained from carbohydrates - and specific nutrients such as those found in healthy fats, we are not only susceptible to suffering the physical effects associated with nutrient deprivation, but the poor memory and lack of concentration that results from brain fog.
In order to ensure that your brain continues to function on a healthy and sufficient scale, it is not only vital to consume a healthy, balanced diet, but prevent blood sugar levels from falling too low. This can be achieved by providing your brain with a sufficient supply of glucose (the sugar obtained from carbohydrates) via food sources such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes which all allow the slow absorption of sugar into the blood stream.
An adequate intake of healthy fats - think coconut oil, oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines and nuts such as walnuts - will also prevent the development of brain fog and improve the health and function of brain cells and myelin sheath - a fatty sheath that covers our nerves.
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