Brain Food
Your brain is the organ that is the control center for the rest of your body. It controls both your involuntary and voluntary body functions and is used in your thinking and memory storage. So, it is vital that we strive for and maintain great brain health. The things we put into our bodies impacts our brain and then conversely impacts how our brain functions in doing its work.
Here are some of the best foods and drinks that promote great brain health:
Eggs have choline. Studies have shown that high intakes of choline are linked to better memory and mental functions.
Oranges contain high levels of vitamin C which is a key factor in preventing mental decline.
Nuts have healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamin E that protects cells against free-radical damage to help slow mental decline.
Dark chocolate and cocoa have flavonoids that enhance memory and slow down age-related mental decline.
Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of zinc, copper, magnesium, and iron. Low levels of these nutrients are found in people that have neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, migraine headaches, depression and overall brain fog.
Broccoli is very high in vitamin K that is essential in forming sphingolipids which is a healthy fat that is densely packed into brain cells. This promotes better cognitive status.
Blueberries have antioxidants that act against oxidative stress and inflammation that contribute to brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
Fatty fish like salmon, trout, albacore tuna, herring, and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Your brain uses omega-3s to build brain and nerve cells.
Coffee has two main components of caffeine and antioxidants. Caffeine found in coffee has many positive effects on the brain that include increased alertness and sharpened concentration.
Green tea has caffeine to boost brain function and L-theanine that increases the frequency of alpha waves in the brain and helps you to relax without feeling tired.
Think about how you can incorporate these items into your daily or weekly diet. It is the consistency of choosing the things that are healthy for us and turning away from those things that destroy us that we will experience the long-lasting results.
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