Brain-Building Nutrition: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical, and Emotional Intelligence

I just finished reading a book by Michael A Schmidt, PhD on the importance of dietary fats and oils and our intelligence. I thought it was a good read covering the different fats and oils that we consume and how they affect our brain.

The book includes a small section on cerebral palsy. The author writes: "Looking carefully at the fatty acid status of any child with cerebral palsy seems to be an important step in fostering recovery. Supplementation with fatty acids may allow slow restoration of some functions and may lead to an improved quality of life."

Without giving away too much of the book, here are some strategies for healing with fats and oils:

1. Determine the Ideal Omega-3
2. Balance Omega-6 and Omega-3
3. Keep Your Carbohydrates Balanced
4. Eliminate Trans Fatty Acids
5. Eat Brightly Colored Fruits and Vegetables
6. Remember Important Brain Minerals
7. Use Spices That Help to Balance the Messengers and Protect the Brain
8. Include Mitochondrial Nutrients
9. Enrich with the Sulfur-Bearing Nutrients
10. Get Adequate Methyl Donors
11. Get Enough Sleep
12. Exercise

I highly recommend reading this book to better understand the nutritional importance and brain benefits of the right balance of fats and oils.

Brain-Building Nutrition: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical, and Emotional Intelligence