Did you know that the diversity of your child’s gut bacteria can have an impact on their cognitive flexibility?
This research paper points out the negative impact a Western diet (high fat, high sugar) can have on our gut bacteria affecting our brain function and specifically our cognitive flexibility.
Increase your child’s intake of vegetables, omega 3’s and fibre, while decreasing sugar for a healthier more flexible brain!
Source:
Magnusson, K.R., et al. (2015). Relationship between diet-related changes in the gut microbiome and cognitive flexibility. Neuroscience 300: 128-40. DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.05.016. Available for viewing at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25982560
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