Having a healthy diet allows for our bodies to function at an optimal state as we are providing the tools necessary for biological function. Our brains are the direct result of what we put into our body, so providing it with the best and most nutrient dense foods is a key for the mental focus, stamina, and endurance. Beyond the biological purposes of a healthy diet for cognitive function, eating nutritious food also gives us a sense of well-being and is a great mood enhancer all on its own.

Dietary fat makes up half of our cell membranes and gives them the necessary stiffness and integrity needed to prevent breakdown and damage that leads to chronic disease. Some fatty acids, such as those found in olives and macadamia nuts, can even have an antidepressant effect and aid in increased integrity of neurotransmitters. Fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins have neuroprotective properties and have been shown to protect against the development of Alzheimer’s disease.