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    Proper nutrition can positively impact mental health and focus. The brain is made up of fatty acids, so foods rich in omega-3s like nuts and seeds can elevate mood. A balanced diet with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, yogurt and beans provides glucose for brain fuel, while processed foods cause spikes and crashes that increase stress. Listening to gut bacteria by eating cultured foods and a balanced diet also supports mental well-being by affecting neurotransmitters that signal the brain.

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    Proper nutrition can positively impact mental health and focus. The brain is made up of fatty acids, so foods rich in omega-3s like nuts and seeds can elevate mood. A balanced diet with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, yogurt and beans provides glucose for brain fuel, while processed foods cause spikes and crashes that increase stress. Listening to gut bacteria by eating cultured foods and a balanced diet also supports mental well-being by affecting neurotransmitters that signal the brain.

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    FOOD FOR THOUGHT

    Focus on Healthy Fats


    The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an
    increase in anxiety, depression, and
    uncertainty. Our mental and emotional
    60% of the brain is made up
    health is as important as our physical
    of fatty acids health. Proper nutrition can impact the
    Eating foods rich in Omega 3 way we feel.
    fatty acids can elevate mood
    and improve focus
    Choose peanuts, almonds, and
    sunflower seeds

    SUpport your Brain


    Bacteria in your gut produce with whole Grain
    neurotransmitters that signal
    to the brain
    Dysfunctional gut is linked to
    anxiety and depression Glucose found in grains, beans,
    Choose cultured foods such as fruits, and vegetables is the
    yogurt along with a balanced main fuel source of the brain!
    Processed flour and added sugars
    diet
    cause spikes in blood sugar. These
    'sugar crashes' can cause irritability,
    anxiety, and an increase in stress
    Listen to your Gut hormone
    Choose oats, whole grain bread,
    and beans rich in fiber

    ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT~ CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES


    Meal Ideas that 'Matter'

    Breakfast
    Sunbutter & Banana Roll Up
    Egg and Cheese Biscuit
    Yogurt topped with Granola
    Cinnamon Oatmeal with Fruit
    Lunch/Dinner
    Deli Turkey Sandwich with
    Baked Beans
    'Snack Pack' with Sunflower
    Seeds and Hardboiled Egg
    Baked Chicken Strips with
    Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    Snacks
    Dark Chocolate dipped Bananas
    Trail Mix with Roasted Nuts and
    Dried Fruit

    ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT~ CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES

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