Calm: What can you eat to be more calm and anchored?

Your brain is made up of different working parts. These parts specialise in a tasks required for you to exist.

Our area of interest today is the pre frontal cortex.

The prefrontal cortex is the command center of your brain. It controls decision-making, focus, emotions, and self-control. If you want to think clearly and act wisely, this part of your brain must be strong.

We all like to think of ourselves as calm, anchored and wise. So what can we do to actually propagate this ability.

There is no better place to start than food. Your brain is built from what you eat.

Omega-3 fatty acids make up the structure of brain cells. DHA, a type of omega-3, supports cell membranes and improves communication between neurons. You can find it in flaxseeds, walnuts, chia seeds, and algae oil.

Choline is a nutrient involved in memory and learning. Your brain uses it to build cell membranes. Sources include soybeans, tofu, and broccoli.

Magnesium supports over 300 reactions in the body. It calms the nervous system and improves cognitive function. You get it from nuts, seeds, spinach, and legumes.

Iron carries oxygen to your brain. Low iron can reduce focus and cause brain fog. Lentils, pumpkin seeds, and leafy greens are good sources.

Zinc supports brain cell growth and repair. It also helps regulate communication between neurons. Whole grains, seeds, and legumes are rich in zinc.

Vitamin B12 and folate work together to build myelin. Myelin is the sheath that protects brain cells and speeds up signals.

B12 is found in fortified foods and supplements, especially for vegetarians. Folate is found in leafy greens and citrus fruits.

Think of building your prefrontal cortex like you would build muscles in your body. It needs the right fuel. Without proper nutrition, even the best habits struggle to work.

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