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Can Snacks Help Jolt Music Creative Process?

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Creativity in music, like in every other art form, is harder to come by for some more than others. Creativity often comes as a spontaneous inspiration for the artist. However, if creativity is random, artists wouldn’t be able to turn out hits as much as they do. Some reports have suggested that certain food substances can help jolt the music creative process. While you might wonder how exactly eating snacks might jolt the music creative process in artists, it turns out there’s enough evidence that points to them helping out.

The human brain runs primarily on glucose from carbohydrate-rich foods, and as you may know well, most snacks are rich in carbs. The glucose helps the brain remain sharp and alert, which means that your creative juices are kept running for longer. The fact that it’s difficult to concentrate on any task on an empty stomach is proof of glucose being necessary for people to stay focused and at their creative best.

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Glucose is also necessary to neurotransmitters – brain chemicals that transport information throughout the brain and body. Without glucose in the body, the communication between brain cells is weakened, thus impeding the creative process in an artist.

While all snacks contain the glucose required by the brain to function maximally, not all snacks are healthy for the brain. Baked snacks usually contain refined sugars which are quickly absorbed by the body’s digestive tract, causing a sugar rush. The problem with this is that after you get the rush for a while, your blood sugar drops due to the body’s secretion of insulin to manage the sugar. This drop in blood sugar can lead to irritability, discomfort, fuzziness, and impaired memory – all of which spell doom for any musician serious about writing a masterpiece.

The alternative is to take low-glycemic snacks like yogurt, nuts, and fruits. They release the sugar more slowly to the body, but they also ensure that your brain and body have a steady supply of high-energy. Nuts, in particular, are widely recommended for people trying to get their creative juices flowing. In addition to the high carbohydrate content, they also have a high amount of protein, vitamins, and antioxidants that aid brain power.

Snacks that are rich in vitamins and minerals have also been shown to improve health, curiosity, and creativity. Vitamin C is very instrumental in producing dopamine – a feel-good hormone. Most composers report being able to create more when they feel happy, so snacks with vitamin C are a good bet to boost your juices.

Vitamin B has also been found to influence feelings of vitality and engagement, which is a good thing if you’re looking to find inspiration for a new song. It can be found in tuna, sardines, oysters, clams, and a couple of other foods. Vitamin E, on the other hand, helps improve memory and mood, prevents depression, and can be found in almonds, sunflower seeds, avocados, and other seeds and nuts.

In summary, snacks can help you jolt your music-creative process as long as you’re eating the right ones. Going for natural and healthier alternatives are sure to pay off, both in the short and long run.

By Erick Ycaza

Hi, my name is Erick Ycaza. I have a BA in Advertising & Graphic Design. This blog is to provide you with daily music news and share my personal style. Surprisingly, I have been blogging and writing about music since 2007.

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