Keeping Enough Sugar Supply to Brain

Glucose or sugar is important for optimal health and brain function, so that the brain needs a constant supply of sugar and in sufficient quantities through the blood circulation throughout the body. The ideal sugar content is about 1-2 teaspoons of dissolved glucose in the blood stream at any time. Glucose in the blood is converted into energy which then become food for the muscles and fuel for the brain. Changes in sugar levels very quickly make the body and brain experience a jump in energy that is uncomfortable. This surprise would then cause decrease in energy, the limited range of eye view and decreased ability to concentrate.

Here are some tips to keep sugar supply to the brain :


1. Always have breakfast.
Have breakfast with snacks such as bread, porridge or a plate of rice. Try not to eat at breakfast in big portions .Eats too much will actually make a sugar levels changes too fast. This makes us to be fast asleep and less concentration.


2. Eat small meals but often.
Eating food in small portions but frequently will help the stomach digest food. The frequent intensity of eating sour food is often will take care of our stomach health.


3. Keep supply of carbohydrates and protein.
Eat foods with protein and carbohydrates that are slowly absorbed. Protein will resist the effects of carbohydrates. Protein is needed to produce neurotransmitters. During the digestive process take place, the protein is broken down into smaller parts called amino acids. Amino acids are the basic building components for all body tissues, especially to neurotransmitters. Complete protein we can get from dairy products, fish and meat. While incomplete proteins can be obtained from grains, vegetables, and fruits. Carbohydrates contain natural glucose, this material is the primary fuel of the brain that may help maintain concentration, increase alertness and give strength to all brain activity. Protein will fight the effects of carbohydrates.


4. Avoid sweets.
       Candy contains easily digested sugars. These foods are more easily converted into glucose. As a result, the blood will be flooded by a lot of sugar, this will cause the energy spike, these events are usually followed by a drop in the supply of sugar that will drastically reduce the ability of concentration.


5. Avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks.
Caffeine in coffee, tea and soda are able to provide instant freshness. But, we must be careful because caffeine may interfere with brain booster nutrients, such as vitamin B1, biotin, potassium, zinc, calcium and iron. These substances will ensure a smooth process of delivering messages to the brain. A study of the effects of caffeine on learning ability was reported by the American Journal of Psychiatry in 1981 stated that those who drank a cup of coffee will suffer more from depression and high anxiety than those who did not consume coffee. More specifically, people who consume regular coffee per day showed a tendency to experience stress and decreased school performance. We can look for other alternatives to reduce the consumption of coffee with herbal and fruit.


6. Avoid or at least reduce cigarette
Smoking has been known to cause many serious problems. But not many know that smoking also affects the brain's decreased ability. Researchers at the University of London reported that smoking is proven to increase the risk of cognitive decline. Smoking will throw away useful vitamins B for the brain. Cigarettes also stole vitamin C which is useful to keep the memory capacity by protecting brain cells from free radicals.


7. Reduce stress


8. Exercise regularly
Exercise regularly every day will help the circulation of glucose in the body, so that the supply of glucose to the brain can be stable.