8 Brain Foods: The Science-Backed Guide to Sharper Memory Picture this: your brain never switches off. Even as you sleep tonight, this incredible organ is working harder than your heart, consuming energy at a rate that would make a Formula 1 car jealous. Despite weighing less than a bag of sugar, your brain demands one-fifth of everything you eat. This hungry organ teaches us something remarkable about nutrition. The connection between what lands on your plate and what happens in your head isn’t just fascinating— it’s the key to unlocking your mental potential. Here’s what makes your brain unique: it never rests. While your muscles can take a break, your brain maintains constant activity. Every thought, every memory, every moment of focus requires glucose flowing through your bloodstream. Think of complex problem-solving or learning something new. Your brain’s energy consumption shoots up dramatically during these moments. Yet unlike muscles that store energy reserves, your brain depends entirely on fresh supplies from your meals. This creates a direct link between your food and your mind. Poor nutrition? Your thinking becomes sluggish. Memory falters. Focus drifts away like morning mist. What started as curiosity about brain foods has revealed something remarkable: every bite you take either supports or sabotages your cognitive future. The research doesn’t lie—your brain thrives on quality nutrition just like the rest of your body. Think about it. Omega-3s keep your brain cells talking efficiently. Antioxidants shield them from daily wear and tear. B vitamins fuel the production of neurotransmitters. Flavonoids help your brain grow new connections. Each nutrient plays its part in keeping your mind sharp and resilient. The beautiful truth about brain function is that improvement can start immediately. Many people report clearer thinking and better focus within days of eating brain-friendly foods. 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Order online today at https://gourmetmeals.com.au or call our office on 1300 112 112 HEALTHY EATING MADE EASY Call now 1300 112 112 www.gourmetmeals.com.au HOME DELIVERY OF READY MADE MEALS New Customers use the code word INTRO and receive a FREE MEAL Minimum order applies, one per customer l3 Gluten Free l3 Wholesome and nutritious l3 Convenient ready-made frozen meals l3 Australian owned and operated l3 Tastes like home cooking l3 Home delivered or available in stores Minimum order $49.00 (excl delivery of $7.50) Full range of meals available at Booval Newsagency, 38 South Station Road, Booval Advertorial Meals snap frozen to retain all freshness, nutrients and flavours WHEN compared with their fresh alternatives, frozen meals are still wrongly misconceived to be the unhealthier option, says Gourmet Meals owner Daniel Wuthrich. “However, research continuously suggests that it’s quite the opposite,” he said. “A common misconception is that frozen foods lack the same levels of nutrition, but in actual fact, frozen meals can retain even more nutrients than fresh food.” Mr Wuthrich said that with every day that fruit and vegetables sat at the shops or in a fridge, more and more nutrients were lost, while freezing those foods kept their valuable vitamins and nutrients intact. “If you’re after a calorie-controlled diet that’s not only convenient but also maintains its nutritional integrity, why not try some of our frozen ready-made meals?” he said. “Gourmet Meals provides a wide range of healthy and portion-controlled meals that are high in fibre and protein, and reduced in salt and fat. “Our meals are snap frozen in order to retain all their freshness, nutrients and flavours. “They go straight from the pot to the blast freezer in order to stay fresh without the need for any added preservatives, flavours or colours.” Mr Wuthrich said all Gourmet Meals were free from gluten and additives, and the act of freezing simply left the goodness intact ready for people to take advantage of once they were heated up to eat.“ Gourmet Meals has a varied menu filled with great tasting meals that are just like home cooking and remind you of the delicious meals mum used to cook when you were growing up,” he said. “Some of our all-time favourites are cottage pie, curry prawns and honey soy chicken as well as all our roasts and casseroles, not to forget our yummy soups and scrumptious desserts. “Ordering ready-made frozen meals is extremely convenient for busy parents and time-poor professionals; they also minimise food wastage, which is not only good for the hip pocket, but also reduces the environmental footprint. “It gives the possibility of having a varied menu throughout the week, every day something different. “Check out our menu today to discover our wide range of healthy meals that can be delivered straight to your door at a competitive price.” Ordering ready-made frozen meals is extremely convenient for busy parents and time-poor professionals; they also minimise food wastage, which is not only good for the hip pocket, but also reduces the environmental footprint. – Owner Daniel Wuthrich Full range of meals available at 46/215 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters | Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm. Minimum order $59 (excl delivery of $9.00) 4 Large Gluten Free Variety 4 Convenient ready-made frozen meals 4 Tastes like home cooking New Customers use the code word INTRO and receive a FREE MEAL Minimum order applies, one per customer 4 4 4 HEALTHY EATING MADE EASY Every Ancestor Has a Story— History Helps Tell It When we begin exploring family history, it’s easy to focus only on names, dates, and places. But to truly understand our ancestors, we need to look at the world they lived in. Historical context adds depth and meaning to genealogy, transforming a list of facts into a living story. For example, discovering that an ancestor immigrated in the late 1800s becomes far richer when we consider what was happening at the time. Was there famine, political unrest, or an industrial boom? These details help explain why a family left one country and built a life in another. Similarly, military records are more powerful when we connect them to the broader conflicts that shaped entire generations. Even local history—such as the development of railroads, factories, or farming communities—can shed light on why ancestors moved, changed professions, or lived the way they did. By weaving historical events into family research, we see our ancestors not just as individuals, but as people shaped by the times they lived in. Genealogy, after all, isn’t only about discovering where we come from— it’s about understanding the journeys that brought us here. For help with producing your family tree, you may like to join the Gold Coast Family History Society. For a modest yearly fee, you will have access to a comprehensive library, many worldwide subscription websites, and fellow researchers prepared to help you get started or break down any brick walls you may encounter. For further information visit http:// www.goldcoastfhs.org.au or attend our rooms at the Bicentennial Building, 833 Nerang-Southport Road, Nerang. GOLD COAST FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
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