Week 10 Steem Memory Game Contest – Theme: Food

F O O D

The mere thought of it heightens my anxiety.
I do not know if I am alone in this feeling, but every day, it looks like we are being caged into a box.

A tiny, little box.

🗨️“Do not eat GMO foods.”
🗨️“Reduce your rice intake, it spikes your blood sugar levels".
🗨️“AVOID SUGAR and seasoning cubes at all costs!”

Again and again, I can hear my mom's voice saying, "Those junks damage the brain and memory, particularly that part called the hippocampus! Eat healthily, Ukpono".

_{Rules, rules, rrrrules! Argh!}

Actually, a part of me wants to eat everything nutritionists label as “bad”. Is it white bread? Red meat? Packs of noodles? Doughnut with soda? Or salt, even when battling with high blood pressure? But there is “Aproko Doctor” who pops up on my newsfeed every eke market, saying, "NOOOOOO!"

_{Guilts, guilts, prayers.}

Doctors warn against consuming "empty calorie foods" — they are only a pack of calories; they offer little or no essential nutrients. So now, you count the calories in each food before popping anything into your mouth.

Take a look at this.

Exhausting!

But here is the thing:

A little fruit here + A little veggies there = A healthy body.

There is a need to find a balance somehow. I understand that nutritionists and dietitians care for our wellbeing. This is why they raise awareness about the importance of nourishing the body with healthy foods.

For instance, a protein rich meal not only repairs tissues, but also supports neurotransmitters, which are essential for brain function, including our memory.

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fatty fish like salmon and walnuts, boost our cognitive (brain) function and memory.

Can you spot the wholesome foods?

Wholesome foods, as compared to processed foods, play a significant role in the brain's overall performance.

Even though the thought of food rules still makes me cautious, I actually do appreciate how a healthy choice of meals always nourishes our bodies and brains.