Like any organ, our brain is affected by what we eat. Nutrition plays a big role in how well our brain thinks and functions. The food we consume affects our wellbeing, physically, mentally and emotionally, for better or worse. We can survive on food with low nutritional value but eventually, we become tired, irritable, have digestive problems, lose our memory , suffer mood swings or even depression , and other little ailments that can become bigger. Getting on top of your nutrition and what is in your pantry is an investment in your wellbeing today as well as an investment in your wellbeing as you age. It is never too late to start, nor does it take too long to experience the positive impact of good nutrition. You Are What You Eat In the case of brain and cognitive function, foods regulate: Our brain function - making our brains cloudy or clear so that you can write that essay with clarity Our memory – so that we can retain information that we need for later ...