As Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Somer has reported, “The brain only makes up about 2% of our body weight, but it requires about 30% of the day’s calories, much of which should come from high-quality carbohydrates.”3
Research shows that if kids only eat simple sugars and foods with minimal nutrient density (e.g., cheeseburgers, potato chips, candy, soda) the physiological processes that make their brains work can show signs of impairment.
With a balanced diet of smart foods – like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, nonfat yogurt and fish – kids’ brains should be primed for learning.
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