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Eva Selhub stated '' Seronin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep and appetite, mediate moods, and inhibit pain. And bacteria on the food have effect on your health.

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Eva Selhub MD stated that " free radicals " produced when the body uses oxygen , which can damage cells."

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by Nat Rev Neurosci  ''Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and vagal nerve stimulation (VNS)'' are nutrients that affect the brain. The foods that have these are   Flaxseed, canola oil, English walnuts, specialty eggs.

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In my opinion I think our diet is worse since our food in our region is processed to keep our food from going bad. In contrast to our diet other diets like the Japanese or Mediterranean diets Eva Selhub MD , claims that " many of these unprocessed foods are fermented, and therefore act as natural probiotics. So in conclusion these diets have different ways of processing their foods.

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Food sources of probiotics are yogurt, sauerkraut, Miso soup, soft cheese and sour pickles. In the text it states, "They are also void of processed and refined foods and sugars".

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Our diets are worse than other regions because of high calorie foods. Studies have "compared tradition diets like the Mediterranean and Japanese diet to ours and their risk of depression is 25%-35% lower."

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Eva Selhub MD stated that " Since 95% of your serotonin is produced in your gastrointestinal tract, and your gastrointestinal tract is lined with a hundred million nerve cells, or neurons, it makes sense that the inner workings of your digestive system doesn't just help your digest food. But also guides your emotions. " Her statement shows the connection between the serotonin and the diet by explaining that the production of neurotransmitters which are like serotonin. neurotransmitters are highly influenced by the billions of " good " bacteria that make up your intestinal microbiome.

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Eva Selhub states, "Eating High-quality foods that contains lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress-- the "waste"(free radicals) produced when the body uses oxygen, which can damage cells."

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I agree that what you eat affects your mood. Foods high in fiber that contain soluble fiber can slow the absorption of sugar into your blood and increase serotonin which is the "feel good" chemical. This causes your mood to rise and stay the same. "What you eat directly affects the structure and function of your brain and ultimately your mood" One personal experience I can truly say is candy has an affect on moods.

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Eva states”high quality foods that contain lots of vitamins,minerals, and antioxidants nourished the brain and protects it from oxidative stress.” That’s mean people should try to eat those high quality food which is Healthy and a good nourishment for the brain.

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Some nutrients that could be linked to brain functions would be foods containing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. ''Eating high quality foods that contain lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress. '' -Eva Selhub MD . Foods that contain these nutrients would be fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and dairy products

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Yes i agree because if you eat something with a lot of sugar you will gain energy but in a few hours your sugar high will crash .

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"These bacteria play an essential role in your health. They protect the lining of your intestines and ensure they provide a strong barrier against toxins and bad bacteria, they limit inflammation, they improve how well you absorb nutrient from your food, and they activate neutral pathways that travel directly between the gut and the brain."

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Its because food can affect our body in good or bad ways. Bad ways it affects our body is low energy, heart disease, and cancer. That is why people want to know it affects our body

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Sugar highs and low are one way food can affect your mood. If you eat a sweet snack you'll feel happier. That sweet snack can make you get a spike of energy and then crash. The article talks about how sugar increases the risk of depression.