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May mga taong nagbago
para sa ikabubuti.

— Open Letter.

12/06/2025

I post a lot about eating ‘nourishing’ foods for your brain health and psychological well-being. But what does this really mean?

Your brain is one of the most energy-demanding organs in your body. Although it makes up just about 2% of your body weight, it consumes roughly 20% of your daily energy. This means that what you eat doesn’t just fuel your body, it directly influences how you think, feel, and function.

Below are six types of brain-supportive foods, each backed by recent scientific research

For those interested in reading more, I’ve included the DOIs for each study. You can copy and paste the DOI into any search engine to access the full article.

Drink water before coffee: Helps regulate cortisol and reduce stress hormone spikes.
doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01347
doi: 10.1080/15502783.2024.2323919

Vitamin C: Supports the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine.
doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02656-3

Omega-3 fatty acids: Strengthen brain cell membranes and reduce neuroinflammation.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.30091

Complex carbohydrates: Provide a steady supply of glucose for attention and mood stability.
doi: 10.1038/s41430-020-0600-0

Magnesium-rich foods: Help regulate the HPA axis and reduce anxiety and sleep disturbances.
doi: 10.3390/nu12123672

Fermented foods: Enhance gut bacteria that produce mood-supportive neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin precursors.
doi: 10.3390/nu17050842

Take care of your mind and body. Love, Nawal ♥️

04/05/2025

Overnight oats = healthy breakfast

04/05/2025

Healthy milk tea that you can do at home