Health and Nutrition - Top 10 Brain Foods

The brain; rightfully known as the think tank of the human body,controls our every movement, allows us to move, speak, talk, think, and perform almost every one of the thousands of functions that we perform everyday. Without our brain working in perfect condition, our body will be completely useless and dysfunctional. The brain instructs our legs to move when we want to get up and walk and instructs our arms and hands to move when we want to comb our hair or brush our teeth, so without a doubt, the brain is the most important organ in a human body.

Here are 10 power foods for your brain that you should be eating everyday to live a long, healthy and happy life-

1. Whole grains – To tackle our complicated finances, we need to feed our brains with energizing food. Whole grains release glucose into the bloodstream that supplies enough energy to keep you mentally alive and active all day long. Examples: Cereals, wheat-bran.

2. Fish – Your brain needs essential fatty acids that our body cannot produce on its own, but that comes with eating oily fish. Eating adequate amounts of fish have also been known to reduce the risk of dementia, memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Examples: Salmon, trout.

3. Blueberries – Binge on these vitamin-packed and nutrient-rich berries all day long, and keep your brain working at its best. Research and studies have shown that blueberries help in delaying long and short term memory loss.

4. Tomatoes – Add as many tomatoes as you can to your daily diet, as this veggie is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that is proven to delay the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

5. Blackcurrants – Blackcurrants are known to be rich in Vitamin C that is supposed to boost your mental agility and well-being. Oranges and kiwis are rich in vitamin C too.

6. Pumpkin seeds – Pick up a handful of pumpkin seeds a day to feed your brain with power food. Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of zinc, a mineral that is essential for enhancing and improving memory power and thinking ability.

7. Broccoli – You can bet that broccoli, although bitter, has amazingly powerful brain-boosting properties to keep it in tip-top working condition. Broccoli is rich in Vitamin K, which is known to improve and enhance brainpower, cognitive and thinking abilities.

8. Sage – Add as much fresh sage to garnish your lunches and dinners, as this plant is known for its reputation of improving and boosting memory power. You could even add sage oil to your food to give it that extra flavor and aroma.

9. Nuts – Go completely 'nuts' with almonds, walnuts and peanuts. A handful of nuts a day is packed with vitamin E that may help in preventing decrease in cognitive and thinking ability. Along with nuts, other great sources of vitamin E are green leafy vegetables, asparagus and olives.

10. Eggs – Poached, fried, boiled or sunny side up, these wholesome proteins are one of the best foods that you can feed your brain. Make sure to eat up to 2 eggs a day for your daily dose of vitamin E, protein and healthy fat.

Visit the physicians at Family Medical Clinic at Phoenix for all your healthcare and nutrition-related expert advice.

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