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Brain Food
Part of 12/23

our childhood cup of warm milk with honey before bed – to catch some quality z’s.
Glucose keeps the brain running.
When it comes to dieting carbohydrates can be controversial – the terms “good” and “bad” are thrown around seemingly willy-nilly. But for your brain it’s simple: what makes or breaks a carb is its specific supply of a sugar called glucose.
Your body can use both fat and sugar for energy but your brain relies totally on glucose. Through the process of metabolism carbohydrate-rich foods are ultimately broken down into glucose which is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream. Glucose then crosses the blood-brain barrier to feed the billions of cells in your brain.
An adult brain needs about 62 grams of glucose over 24 hours to stay healthy and active. Red beets onions turnips and rutabaga are the best natural sources of glucose. One red beet alone contains about a third of all the glucose you need for the day. Fruits like kiwi grapes and dates are also high in glucose