The brain is what coordinates all structures and functions of the body. In order for this vital organ to function at its optimum capacity, it must have and efficient fuel supply as well as certain nutrients for recovery and repair.
Most Americans are addicted to sugar and refined foods (chips, crackers, white flour products, etc.). These foods are quickly converted to sugar in the body and cause the body to release large amounts of insulin. When insulin is released in the body it causes the body to store fat and elevate cholesterol. This slows down the metabolic processes and makes the system sluggish. The body is forced into using a sugar metabolism. When a sugar molecule breaks down it provides 4 calories (kcal) of energy. It’s a far less superior fuel system than a fat burning metabolism. A fat molecule breaks down and provides 9 calories (kcal) of energy (2 ¼ times more than sugar). In order to provide the brain with the most efficient fuel system, one must eliminate these refined foods as well as sugar. Individuals who have been experiencing lack of concentration, poor memory, brain fog, generalized fatigue, sluggish metabolisms, dull aching headaches, generalized muscle soreness, etc., will usually experience an immediate change in how they feel once these foods have been eliminated.
Once these harmful foods have been removed from the diet the body will begin to burn fat instead of storing it. The new fuel systems will more than double the amount of energy produced. This allows the brain to operate at its peak performance. This newly acquired energy causes the brain to initiate healing and repair throughout the body. The equation is simple: if brain energy is low, then the body processes are slowed; if brain energy is high, then the body processes are optimized.
The easiest way to begin initiating brain optimization in your own body is to avoid food products that are packaged. Shop around the outside of the grocery store. There you will find your whole foods (fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, grains, etc.). After you finish collecting those foods leave the store. Resist the temptation of going down those middle aisles. Down those aisles are foods that thrown your system out of balance.
Making these changes in your diet will bring a radical change in your body’s overall health. You may ask, “Will there be any challenges or side effects from following this plan?” The answer is yes, it does require a small sacrifice by asking you to give up many of the foods that you are addicted to. Yes, you may go through some withdrawal symptoms for the first week or two. However, by making this commitment, your brain and your body will reward you with abundant energy and vibrant health.
