Our brain is major. It’s the voice orchestrating our organs to keep performing as it maintains all our senses operating at full speed.
That’s why feeding it, not just with engaging and effective tasks, keeps it active and functional but it’s fundamental to also add brain food and supplements.
Consuming certain foods play an integral part in brain health to maintain our memory, cognitive functions and our concentration sharp and dynamic.
According to the Harvard Health Journal, health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/foods-linked-to-better-brainpower, these nourishing foods keep the gray matter healthy and fully engaged.
Fatty fish
Considering our brain is made of mostly fat, it makes sense that fatty fish is a frontrunner. Omega-3’s — EPA and DHA which are considered the good fats — found in salmon, albacore tuna, anchovies and swordfish could slow mental decline and ward off Alzheimer’s. So have some sardines on toast for lunch.
Coffee/tea
Seriously. A cup of Joe or green matcha tea contains caffeine, antioxidants and it provides increased alertness. It’s a mood enhancer and improves concentration. Matcha has even been found to fight cancer!
Berries, mostly blueberries
Game changers in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, which can deter your brain from aging and improve cognitive memory, attentiveness and fight depression.
Turmeric — What’s the big buzz?
Yes, that yellow powder we add to curry (active compound curcumin). Four things to take away: improves heart health, may benefit memory, eases depression and helps brain cell development.
Dark chocolate
Major contender — not only is it yummy and makes you happy, but it’s also packed with antioxidants, caffeine and flavonoids (plant compounds), all brain-boosting composites. Flavonoids engage with the brain sector dealing with mental decline, memory, and learning. faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.2018.32.1_supplement.878.10
Broccoli/green leafy veggies
Superpower hero in brain food. Packed with vitamin K, lutein and beta carotene, which helps with cognitive decline.
oranges
Eat an orange a day and you have all the vitamin C your body needs.
Good ol’ eggs
They are packed with choline and B vitamins that your body morphs into chemicals, which affect your memory and moods.
Beans – The brain-gut connection
Don’t just think TexMex food. Most beans are packed with folate that fights memory loss and forgetfulness. The brain loves glucose, which beans have plenty of. Add their fiber to good health and it’s the complete package.
The foods we consume play an integral part on your alertness, memory and cognitive functions and one key factor is that they could also help fight Alzheimer’s and dementia. So, start adding some of these to your daily dietary regime.
