A healthy, balanced diet is correlated with superior cognitive function, mental well-being, and brain health, according to a study from the UK published in Nature Mental Health (NMH) on April 1. It even increases gray matter, an effect associated with higher intelligence. The findings provide more evidence that the adage “You are what you eat” applies to both the mind and the body.
The results were so robust that lead author Jianfeng Feng, a professor at the University of Warwick, emphasized the importance of adopting an optimal diet in childhood.
