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Blog Overview Blogger Profiles Event Calendar You can also visit our other sites: EmployeeWellness.ca WellnessFair.ca Workplace Wellness Info on NaturalHealthcare.ca	\| Share: \| more Healthy Foods Boost Brain Health Eating healthy to increase workplace performance. Recent studies have found that heart-healthy foods can also positively affect the brain’s functioning. Researchers know that certain nutrients affect memory, concentration, learning and decision-making. The main source of fuel for the brain is glucose, however, the brain cannot store it. The best way to help your brain receive its glucose supply is to eat a diet which contains complex carbohydrates. Examples of complex carbohydrates include whole grain bread, cereals, pasta and rice, fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes. Snacking throughout the day is also another way to keep blood glucose levels steady. Iron is an important nutrient. It is necessary for transporting oxygen to the brain and is needed by the brain to use glucose. The best ways to get iron in your diet is to eat lean beef and lamb, iron from these sources are easily absorbed. However, there are other food sources where iron is not absorbed easily, these foods should be consumed with vitamin-C rich foods. Protein helps increase mental alertness and concentration. Food rich in protein include fish, meat, dairy, soybeans, peanuts, almonds, and wheat germ. Antioxidants help protect the brain. Staying hydrated is another way to increase brain activity. If you find that your work performance is being affected due to a lack of brain power then start incorporating the above tips. These tips will help you boost your brain’s power and help you excel at work! Posted by: suhujitha on 2009-11-26 21:23:10 Subscribe to the feed Direct Link to this post Next post: Dopamine impacts your willingness to work 2012-05-12 10:04:13 Other posts tagged heart disease, brain, workplace performance, memory, aging, antioxidants, water: · [Dopamine impacts your willingness to work] · [Mutltitasking may hurt your performance, but it makes you feel better] · [Effective use of creativity and innovation is key] · [Sleep disturbances hurt memory consolidation] · [Health Tip: Peripheral Vision] · [Stand up: Your life could depend on it] · [Study shows air emissions near fracking sites may impact health] · [How repeated stress impairs memory] · [Understanding working memory: A wandering mind reveals mental processes and priorities] · [Study suggests motivation to be active may lead to impulsive behavior] · [Bias in decision-making leads to poor choices and possibly depression] Don't forget: there is a search box on every page! Recent Posts: Dopamine impacts your willingness to work People who are willing to work hard for rewards had higher release of the neurotransmitter dopamine in areas of the brain known to play an important role in reward and motivation Posted by: danica on 2012-05-12 10:04:13 Co-workers can be as important as supervisors for effective student internships How internships are high-impact educational practices that can lead to higher levels of learning than those practices found in traditional classroom settings Posted by: danica on 2012-05-11 10:59:49 Comparing suffering may stop people seeking help for depression and anxiety People make inaccurate judgements about their depression and anxiety symptoms based on their perception of the suffering of those around them Posted by: danica on 2012-05-09 11:17:17 Long commutes may be hazardous to health Greater commuting distances are associated with decreased cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), increased weight, and other indicators of metabolic risk Posted by: danica on 2012-05-09 09:02:31 National U.K. handwashing campaign improved hygiene and reduced infection The more UK hospitals purchased soap and alcohol handrub, the more levels of MRSA and C. difficile went down Posted by: danica on 2012-05-07 09:05:37 View Your Cart? Call us for more information: In Toronto and Area call 647.723.6381 or call 1.866.395.8904 Toll-free. Dial answer group (ext) 3. \| Share: \| more Check out our Amazon Reading List!	New! Wellergize brings the power of Permacharts to your organization. Click here to see our selection. Wellergize Latest Tweet: Hmm. Twitter appears to be pining for the fjords at the moment. Who has used Wellergize Products and Services? Chevron, for one. Ask us how we can help your organization.
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