What If It’s Not You — It’s Your Food?

You didn’t “just forget.”

Your brain didn’t randomly start lagging.

And no, it’s not just because you didn’t sleep well.

Mental fatigue, memory slips, and afternoon brain fog don’t always come from stress.

A lot of the time?

They come from what’s on your plate.

We tend to focus on productivity hacks or supplements, but if your brain isn’t being fed properly, none of that will stick.

 

The Quiet Impact of What You Eat

 

The brain uses over 20% of your body’s energy—even at rest.

But the quality of that energy source matters more than most people realize.

A steady stream of processed carbs, sugary drinks, and inflammatory oils creates short bursts of stimulation… followed by long crashes in clarity.

Over time, it wears down the brain’s ability to regenerate, recall, and focus.

And the shift is subtle. You don’t notice it in one day. You notice it when it gets harder to finish a sentence.

When your mental sharpness feels dulled. When you know something’s off… but can’t name it.

 

So What Do You Do?

 

You don’t need to eat perfectly.

You just need to be intentional.

Start your morning with protein and healthy fats.

Focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients (like greens, berries, wild-caught fish).

Avoid blood sugar spikes from ultra-processed food.

Get a little sunlight, a little movement—and yes, a little mental stillness too.

And if you want something simple to add?

Try Lion’s Mane.

It’s a functional mushroom that’s been studied for its ability to support memory, focus, and even neurogenesis (aka: the growth of new brain cells).

Many people start feeling a lift in clarity within the first week.

>> Feel Mental Clarity This Week