Your brain is only about the size of your two fists. Compared to the weight of your whole body, your gray matter accounts for just 2 percent of your total mass. But what a 2 percent it is! Without a healthy brain, it is exceedingly difficult - or in some cases, impossible - to accomplish all the things you want to do as you age. Here, then, is a quick primer on how to keep your brain younger longer.
First and foremost, good nutrition is important. Virtually all major health experts will tell you that you cannot maintain good brain health without a sensible diet and plenty of water. Most medical professionals will recommend taking nutritional health supplements, since it is tough to eat a perfectly balanced diet every day.
Consider this. According to new recommendations released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, each meal you eat should be composed of one-half fruits and vegetables, one-quarter whole grains and one-quarter lean protein.
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