BRAIN-BOOSTING FOODS

Scientifically proven foods to increase the power of your brain. These foods are the following.

1. Oily Fish

Oily Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids that will help us preventing the onset and slowing the progression of age related macular degeneration in the elderly.

Examples are:

Smalll Forage fish like Sardine, Herring and anchovy, and some larger pelagic fish like Salmon, Trout, Hilsa and Mackerel.

2. Blueberries

Blueberries are rich in fiber that can help us improve our cardiovascular system as well as our brain. It is also a good source of antioxidants and help us build a healthy connections to our brain cells.


3. Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate here is recommended at least 70% cocoa. This type of chocolate have lots of brain-boosting compounds. It also contains the right amount of caffeine to keep us alert and also a good source of antioxidant. This can also help us stay happy even if we have a bored day because it will send our serotonin skyrocketing.

4. Curry

This curry can help us reduce our inplammation because of its content potent spices that usually found in Indian and Thai cuisine. Curry will also help us avoid serious brain problems caused by proteins called amyloid plaques.

5. Broccoli

Broccoli is know of being brain power charger. Not just broccoli but also kale, cabbage and brussels sprouts cantains antioxidants like vitamin C. Broccoli also contains carotenoids-a compound os some plants that will protect our brain.

6. Seeds

Example of mind-boosting minerals are zinc and magnesium. And seeds like pumpkin seeds have lots of those.

7. Whole Grain Foods

It is proven that eating whole grain foods can increase cognitive function. Base on the study, a person who is eating whole grain foods, where we can get folic acid , vitamin B12 and vitamin B6, can easily recall information.

8. Avocado

On of the most important antioxidant that help us maintain a healthy brain is the Vitamin E. And avocado have lots of it.

9. Green and Black Tea

One of the great brain-boosting antioxidant is what so called catechines and one best producer of it is tea, most likely green and black tea.

10. Water

Water can be considered as a medicine. One of the most important functions of water in our body is it helps our cells to thrive.

Source: news.ph.msn.com