Follow @alkaline_vegan_news ⠀ Fruits nourish and cleanse your nervous system. A 2014 review from Neural Regeneration Research explains that blueberries and other fruits contain antioxidants like anthocyanins which improve communication between nerve cells. Another review, published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, explains that antioxidants found in fruit prevent oxidative stress in brain tissue. ⠀ Vegetables contain nutrients that support bone and muscle tissue. One 2018 review in Nutrients shows that mushrooms are the only non-animal source of bioavailable vitamin D, which is essential for musculoskeletal health. And according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale are rich sources of magnesium and calcium, which are also needed for bone and muscle development. ⠀ Nuts and seeds are also a great source of tissue-building nutrients like magnesium. They also contain healthy fats which help the body absorb vitamins and fight damaging inflammation, according to the National Institute of Aging. ⠀ ⠀ Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4192974/ https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/100/suppl_1/412S/4576547 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-brain-foods#section3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1082894/ https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/109/6/1535/5499342#136132793 https://www.pnas.org/content/117/16/9082.short?rss=1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6213178/ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002423.htm https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/important-nutrients-know-proteins-carbohydrates-and-fats https://www.instagram.com/p/CBk4uRiBPDA/?igshid=t64i9qg9homo