Fruits and Vegetables Are Good For Brain Health

Fruits and vegetables provide an enormous amount of  brain nutrients, particularly antioxidants and phytochemicals, which are a group of natural substances that have a wide range of therapeutic properties. There are also a wide range of vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables which have been associated with improved IQ levels in kids. At least three portions of fruit and two portions of vegetables daily are suggested. (Source: "Brain Foods for Kids" by Nicola Graimes)

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Food Coloring Can Set Off Symptoms of ADHD

The orange food coloring tartrazine (E102) is one of many additives which has been known to influence behavior and possibly trigger the symptoms of ADHD. Others include Sunset Yellow (E110), Erythrosine (E127), Sodium benzoate (E211), Benzoic acid (E219), Carmoisine (122), and Ponceau 4R (E124). BHA (E320) and BHT (E321) have also been associated with problems. Many children respond positively to the elimination of all food dyes and additives in their diet. (Source: "Brain Foods for Kids" by Nicola Graimes)

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