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SUPER BRAIN FOODS

Written by Uche

DISCLAIMER

 This post is purely informational. Please contact your closest health professional for qualified diet related advice.


“Memory boosting foods for total brain health.”

Cognition (which includes concentration, focus and memory) is part of your brain health. Boost your brain function and power with this list of super-foods.

Brain Health Definition

A good and healthy brain is one in which the human being can function optimally in every life situation, be it an emotional one, a cognitive one, a psychological one or a behavioural situation.

Whether you go to work or you go to school or you do both, we all feel tired at some point during the day or week. Fatigue sets in and it is not just your body but your brain is screaming for a break too.

Brain foods are known to be the same as foods that are good for the heart circulatory system. Foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin B improve brain function. Also foods that have anti-oxidative power can boost cognition.

Below are 14 super-foods that your brain could really benefit from. 

Already talked about brain foods in this post about Mental health: Mental Health Matters Check it out by clicking the link.

Oily Fish

Super Brain Foods 


Fishes such as wild salmon, cod, mackerel and herring are high in protein and give your entire body the much needed omega 3 fatty acids.

Nuts & Seeds

Super Brain Foods

Also rich in omega 3 fatty acids, nuts and seeds can improve memory especially in the older population. They also have anti-oxidants which prevent free radicals and therefore prevent certain heart diseases and cancers. Eat them alone or mixed in your favorite (healthy) meal. Some examples include walnuts, peanuts and sunflower seeds. 


Dark Chocolate

Super Brain Foods

Yes, I said it. Your brain loves chocolate. It has been known to improve cognitive function in the elderly with mental impairments. As a bonus, it can also improve your mood on a low day.


Green veggies

Super Brain Foods

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and lettuce are just some of the green veggies our brain craves for. They help slow cognitive decline by providing vitamin K and folate, both of which are needed to build and maintain the nervous system.


Red Cabbage

Super Brain Foods

On the brighter side, what a delightful looking salad this vegetable would make. It contains more vitamin K than white cabbage and can prove useful in preventing nerve related disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.


Coffee

Super Brain Foods

It is good to know that the caffeine they contain helps improve alertness, concentration and your mood.


Green Tea

Super Brain Foods

This was already raved about but now we know it is not just a slimming tea but a super food for the brain. Rich in antioxidants, green tea can also help improve the power of your infection fighting cells.


Coconut Oil

Super Brain Foods

I mostly use this for my hair but it does make pancakes taste really good. The oil from coconut breaks down into ketones that help fuel the brain.


Avocados

Super Brain Foods

Can you say healthy without avocados? This nutrition packed fruit has vitamin B, C, and E. It also has folate and potassium, all of which promote good blood flow to the brain so you can study for longer.


Bananas


Super Brain Foods

Some rays of sunshine added to your diet. The vitamin B6 in this fruit helps for better concentration by providing your brain with serotonin and dopamine.

Bone broth

Super Brain Foods

A little unusual but our brains know best. Bone broth has amino acid glycine which may help your brain relax and promote sleep.


Fermented foods

Super Brain Foods

Do not judge a meal by its odour. Apart from promoting brain health, these foods are good for digestion, immunity and adding a tangy flavor to your meals. Some good ones are yogurt, kimchi and kombucha.


Dry beans

Super Brain Foods

Beans have a lot of proteins, carbohydrates and antioxidants. They take their time to digest thereby providing your brain with a long supply of glucose.


Eggs

Super Brain Foods

This makes two gassy foods in a row? What is the catch? Anyway eggs contain vitamin B6, B12, folate and choline. Choline being the most important because our body uses it to make a mood and memory regulator called acetylcholine.

Do you know any more super brain foods you could add to this list? Let me know in the comment below.

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