In our modern, frenetic world, many of us have experienced the foggy mind. It often manifests as trouble concentrating, scattered thinking, feeling dull and
unmotivated, poor memory, forgetfulness and generally having cloudy thoughts.
unmotivated, poor memory, forgetfulness and generally having cloudy thoughts.
Causes of Brain fog
Brain fog can be an indication of inflammation in the body. Our cells become easily fatigued and we lose our
ability to focus for long periods.
Chronic inflammation can be caused by a poor diet and lifestyle.
Chronic inflammation can be caused by a poor diet and lifestyle.
To overcome this, it is important to include anti inflammatory foods as indicated below and
to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Poor sleeping habits especially going to bed after midnight and getting up later in the
morning and going to bed on a full stomach directly contributes to a foggy thinking.
Blood sugar spikes from too much refined carbs, alcohol, caffeine, sugary foods, sodas, and skipping meals and eating at irregular times has a direct effect on cloudy thinking.
Hormone related problems such as adrenal fatigue, menopause or periods of high stress and anxiety also contribute to the foggy mind.
Environmental toxins such as heavy metals, pesticides and pollutants strongly affect our thinking ability.
Poor gut health. There is a strong correlation between the digestive system and the brain.
How to get rid of those foggy thoughts
Make sure your diet is high in nutrient rich plant based foods as they have been shown to support brain
health and cognitive function.
Here are some wonderful foods that are anti-inflammatory and help the gut, stabilise blood sugar and generally strengthen brain
function.
function.
Remember to include them into your daily diet.
Sea vegetables especially wakame, kombu and hiziki are more nutrient-
rich than many foods on the planet and are therefore the perfect superfood for the brain.
To increase mental clarity and good memory, eat a small piece of rinsed wakame sea
vegetable or a sheet of toasted nori daily.
Sea vegetables are also very useful for detoxing heavy metals from the body.
rich than many foods on the planet and are therefore the perfect superfood for the brain.
To increase mental clarity and good memory, eat a small piece of rinsed wakame sea
vegetable or a sheet of toasted nori daily.
Sea vegetables are also very useful for detoxing heavy metals from the body.
Fermented foods especially sauerkraut are full of probiotics and lower the risk of mental illness and brain disorders. Fermented foods support brain function and cognitive
health, and can help to prevent dementia, Great for the memory, anxiety and stress too. You can have 1 to 3 tablespoons of sauerkraut daily.
health, and can help to prevent dementia, Great for the memory, anxiety and stress too. You can have 1 to 3 tablespoons of sauerkraut daily.
Sweet potatoes have excellent anti-inflammatory properties and linked to improved memory and possibly help to reduce or
prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Salmon, walnuts, almonds, flax and chia are rich in omega-3 fats, which are linked to a reduction in age-related cognitive decline, protection against Alzheimer’s and a general improvement in cognition and mood.
Burdock root is known for its medicinal and nutritional benefits. The roots and seeds are
anti-inflammatory and an amazing boost for energy, brain function and memory.
anti-inflammatory and an amazing boost for energy, brain function and memory.
Berries are a wonderful source of antioxidants and are anti-
inflammatory. They can aid in slowing down brain aging, improving memory, and warding off dementia.
inflammatory. They can aid in slowing down brain aging, improving memory, and warding off dementia.
Foods to Avoid or Limit as much as possible
Gluten, wheat,trans fats in cookies, cakes, and pies, table salt, alcohol, sugar, animal and dairy, food additives and synthetic sweeteners, refined carbohydrates, fried foods in poor oil/fat, tomatoes and potatoes.
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