Let’s be honest – what you eat is important. Food affects our health, appearance, mood and performance. Just about everything we eat is converted by our body into glucose, which provides the energy our brains need to stay alert. When we’re running low on glucose, we have a tough time staying focused and our attention drifts. This explains why it’s hard to concentrate on an empty stomach. Not all foods are processed by our bodies at the same rate. Some foods, like pasta, bread, cereal and soda, release their glucose quickly, leading to a burst of energy followed by a slump. Others, like high fat meals provide more sustained energy, but require our digestive system to work harder, reducing oxygen levels in the brain and making us groggy. Food is important, but the more I explore the nutrition and health, the more I repeat: the food – is information. Sort of like a script. It tells the “actors” in our bodies how to play. When we eat, we’re really delivering messages. Do this. Don’t do this. Release this hormone. Don’t release that one. Express this protein. Don’t express that one. We’re essentially sending instructions that kick off a chemical ...
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