Foods that boost brain power
November 21, 2008
Did you know that there are actually foods you can eat that will help you in mental clarity and memory? It is true.
Blueberries
A lot of people don’t even know that blueberries are not only delicious, but they are good for your short-term memory. The reason for this is because they are very rich in anti-oxidants, which fight off free radicals. Free-radicals are what exist in everyday life such as indoor and outdoor pollution. These free-radicals affect our memory and concentration, but the anti-oxidant power in blueberries keeps these free-radicals from attacking our brain capacity. In a laboratory study in Boston, scientists gave one group of rats a diet rich in blueberries. They gave the other group of rats a diet with no blueberries at all. What they found in this study was that the blueberries stave off declines in our brain’s abilities to send messages to one another. So in other words, blueberries actually work as an anti-aging remedy for our brains.
Fish
Fish are great in helping your overall brainpower, mental clarity, and memory as well. The reason for this is that they are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids improve brain function. The fatty acid is also known as DHA. There are studies that show that diets that are low in DHA are linked to alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.
Tomatoes
There is some powerful evidence to suggest that the lycopene found in tomatoes and tomato products such as ketchup are good for your brain. This wonderful nutrient, lycopene, is naturally very abundant in the tomato fruit.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds are also a natural way to improve your memory and brain function. The reason for this is these seeds are naturally packed with anti-oxidants and are full of Omega-3 fatty acids, which is an excellent brain-boosting nutrient.
Other ways to improve your brain capacity are through lifestyle choices. If you read and challenge your brain-power and memory through memorization and challenging what you read, your brain will thrive. Also, daily exercise and not having habits such as smoking cigarettes and doing drugs will keep that very sensitive brain of yours healthy and in prime function.
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