These days, our brains are inundated with information from the news, social media, and the constant influx of texts and emails flooding our smartphones. By giving your body a break from digesting, you're actually giving your brain a break as well," Bridges says. "Intermittent fasting causes new brain cell growth, called neurogenesis. Intermittent fasting-limiting your eating window to window of time such as eight or 10 hours per day-may also improve brain function. "You'll also want to make sure you're getting enough omega-3s, either from clean seafood or supplements, which can also remedy brain fog." "Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables every day, and taking prebiotics and probiotics, can introduce healthy bacteria into the gut, which helps your body better produce those brain-boosting neurotransmitters," explains Dow. While you may not want to skip your favorite goodies entirely, experts recommend incorporating more anti-inflammatory foods or brain-boosting drinks into your diet.
In fact, about 95 percent of dopamine and serotonin (the feel-good neurotransmitters) are produced in your intestinal tract. That "crash" is not only physical, but mental as well.
It's why you may often feel sleepy after a sugary treat or carb-heavy meal. "There is a ton of emerging research suggesting that the sugar and processed foods, which feed the bad bacteria in our gut, lead to inflammation not only in the body, but in the brain," explains Sarah Bridges, PhD, a Minnesota-based psychologist. Oddly enough, poor gut health is one of the leading brain fog causes.
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