#KEY BRAIN FACTS
Every six minutes your brain uses up approximately the same amount of energy it would take to light a 60 watts light bulb. Every hour, your brain uses as much energy as it would take to light 10 lamps in your home.
The brain comprises 60% fatty acids - even when the human body is run down, it always works to retain that all-important fat quotient in the brain.
Our brain takes up 20% of the oxygen we breathe, but take up only 2% of our overall body weight - making it the best portable computer ever.
Once thought to be the case that as we grow older our brain cells die, it has now been found that through a healthy brain diet, new brain cells can be encouraged throughout the life. We should:
- Regularly challenge our brain to learn new things and think in different ways.
- Eat a balanced diet containing Omega-3 to maintain the brain fatty acids.
- Take regular exercise to maintain a healthy blood and oxygen supply.
- Drink plenty of fresh water to keep mind and body hydrated.
