Best Foods For Brain Health
We all know about the foods that we should eat that
are deemed “healthy”, but what about foods that are good for just one very
important part…say, the brain.
Here is some food for thought, literally. Below is a
list of 10 foods proven to enhance the brain’s overall health as well as ensure
it is functioning properly on a daily basis. So sit back, enjoy, and put those
chips away!
1. CHOCOLATE
¬ While eating hundreds of Hershey bars
may make you sick, and drinking a lot of hot cocoa in a day just may do the
same, the main ingredient in these oh-so-delicious foods, cocoa, is said to be
very nutritious for the brain. Scientists have proven that the antioxidant
content found in just two or three tablespoons of cocoa powder is much stronger
than those antioxidants found in other foods, such as green tea or red wine.
The main antioxidant found in cocoa, known as flavonols, is said to help
increase blood flow to the brain. While normal milk chocolate lacks flavonols,
you will find plenty of it in dark chocolate.
2. FISH
¬ Eating fish overall is greatly
beneficial to your health, especially that of your brain. Fish is full of
Omega-3, which is a fatty acid known to be highly beneficial to the body in
various aspects. Eating one serving of fish a week can highly decrease one’s
chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease. These fatty acids help with brain
function because they coat the neurons that at times have a fatty acid layer
that becomes stiff due to a high content cholesterol and saturated fat in the
body. Omega-3s will coat the neurons with good fat, allowing them to move
easily throughout the brain. Omega-3s also provides more oxygen to the brain,
as well as allows one to retain new information while still remembering old
information. The best fish to eat for brain health are salmon, tuna, and
herring.
3. LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES
¬ Leafy green vegetables such as cabbage,
kale, spinach, and others, while not very well-liked by children, are excellent
for the brain of children and adults alike. These vegetables help greatly when
it comes time to remember old information and process it like you just learned
it yesterday. This is because these foods are often full of vitamin B6, B12,
and folate, which are great compounds needed within the brain to break down
homocystein levels, which can lead to forgetfulness and even Alzheimer’s
disease. These vegetables are often very high in iron content. If there is not
enough iron in-take, cognitive activity slows down greatly. So when mom always
urged you to eat your spinach, now you know why.
4. NUTS AND SEEDS
¬ Looking for a snack that has everything
good for the brain in it? Look no further than nuts and seeds… The good thing
about this is that all types of nuts are included. This means peanuts,
hazelnuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds,
and any other type of nut or seed you can think of, are good for your brain.
Nuts and seeds are full of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, as well as folate,
vitamin E, and vitamin B6. All of these nutrients allow you to think more
clearly. They also help you think more positively, because Omega-3 and Omega-6
fatty acids work as natural antidepressants. Some seeds and nuts are also full
of thiamine and magnesium, which are great for memory, cognitive function, and
brain nourishment
5. BERRIES
¬ If you’re not a vegetable person, you
can rely on fruit, especially berries, to improve your brain health. For
example, blueberries are well known for their role in improving motor skills as
well as your overall learning capacity. They are often called the best berry
for your brain, and today you may notice the plethora of products using
blueberries. Most berries, including blackberries, blueberries, raspberries,
and others, are full of antioxidants that are great for boosting the brain. You
can help reverse the effects of aging on the brain by eating these berries once
a day. Berries are sometimes referred to as “super-fruits” because most of them
contain fisetin and flavenoid, which are great for improving your memory and
allowing you to easily recall past events.
6. CURRY
¬ This spicy food is a great way to spice
up your brain and keep it fresh. A main ingredient in curry powder, curcumin is
full of antioxidants that help fight against brain aging and maintain cognitive
function as you get older. These antioxidants also fight against free radical
damage that can occur within the brain as well as the body. Free radicals can
cause inflammation and other ailments within the body. Not only is curry good
for your brain, it also can fight against diabetes and heart disease. Too hot
for you to handle? You don’t have to have curry for lunch and dinner each day;
the smallest amount of curry once a month can be highly beneficial for your
brain.
7. EGGS
¬ When we get older, our brains begin to
shrink due to something called brain atrophy. While some of us might want other
parts of our body to shrink, I’m pretty sure no one wants a shrinking brain.
However, we can fight against this natural process by eating eggs. This is because
eggs are full of vitamin B12 as well as lecithin. Vitamin B12 helps to fight
against brain shrinkage, which is often seen in Alzheimer’s disease. Eggs,
though very unhealthy if you eat too many of them, are full of essential fatty
acids. The yolk, though very high in cholesterol, is also high in choline,
which is a very important building block of brain cells. Choline can help
improve your memory. While eating too many eggs can be bad for your health,
eating 1-2 egg products a day can be great for your brain.
8. TEA
¬ Forget your coffee in the morning- try a
cup of tea! Freshly brewed green or black tea is extremely beneficial to your
brain because it is full of catechins. Have you ever had a day where you just
feel drained, tired, and “too lazy” to think? It may be because you are lacking
catechins in your brain. Catechins are great for keeping your mind sharp,
fresh, and functioning properly. Not only do they keep your brain working
right, they also allow it to relax and help to fight against mental fatigue.
While green tea is much more potent than black tea, both are extremely good for
you. Tea is definitely a great thing to drink early in the morning to ensure
you’re starting your brain off right.
9. WHOLE GRAINS
¬ If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you
know just how healthy whole grains are for your body; however, they are also
great for your brain. Whole wheat, bran, and wheat germ have high contents of
folate, as do brown rice, oatmeal, whole-grain breads, barley, and others. All
of these foods work to increase blood flow to the brain which means a higher
quality and quantity of brain function. Also, these whole grain foods contain a
lot of vitamin B6, which is full of thiamine. Thiamine is great for anyone
trying to improve their memory. Scientific research has shown that memory loss
dramatically increases by the time you reach your late 60’s or early 70’s; so
whole grains are especially good for you as you get older.
10. OYSTERS
¬ If you’re seafood kind of person, then
today just may be your lucky day. Experiments have shown that oysters are great
for your brain, no matter your age. Because they are rich in zinc as well as
iron, eating this under-the-sea-delight will help to keep your mind sharp and
increase your ability to recall information easily. Zinc and iron have been
linked to the brain’s ability to stay focused and remember information. A lack
of zinc and iron can result in memory lapses, poor concentration, and of course
other ailments throughout the body.
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