The human brain is an energy-intensive organ, using approximately 20 percent of a body’s total calorie intake. If you acknowledge that food is how we fuel our bodies, then doesn’t it make sense that what we eat directly affects the structure and function of our brain, and ultimately, our mood? Here’s the one fact concluded from every single scientific study that’s ever been researched. A diet rich in quality foods that contain high levels of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and antioxidants nourish the brain by protecting it from oxidative stress – the waste (a.k.a “free radicals”) produced when the body uses oxygen, which often damages cells. Conversely, poor food – or fuel – choices such as processed or refined foods promote inflammation and oxidative stress, and thus are harmful to the brain. That’s it plain and simple. Examples of ingredients proven to boost brain functionality include, but not limited to beets, avocado, soy, whole grains, dark leafy greens, wild berries, oily fish, turmeric and dark chocolate. SOW Plated is a brand purposefully built on a menu designed to optimize brain health, all the while catering to every imaginable dietary preference because eating, we know is celebrated as a very personal journey.