Can exercise and diet help your brain health. Some people that run use it as a release of stress. Exercise releases chemicals in the brain which increases blood flow, it helps with depression and anxiety, better sleep, energy and memory are benefits on exercise. Your brain isn’t muscle it’s made of fat, protein and water but increasing blood flow increases oxygen and glucose which helps with brain health and function.
You are what you eat there is no truer saying than that. Nuts, berries, fruits and vegetables are great for brain health. The brain is about 70% polyunsaturated fat types of vegetables, especially green, leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, olive oil as main cooking oil, whole grains, fish, beans, poultry. I am vegan so I get mine from fruit, vegetables and nut avocados are a good source in moderation. A powerful brain is a key factor to being health and maintaining a healthy weight. Eat good food and exercise simple as that, yes it is a tried and true method. Routine is one key to strive for if you can get into an exercise and diet routine it is the best way.