Growing up, my mom always told me that if I ate a certain food, more specifically vegetables, that it would help me do better on a test, or it might help me write a better paper. I never really believed her, I thought it was just a trick to get me to do my work. I recently decided to see if her hypothesis rang true- if certain foods really could help my brain function better. Why wouldn’t they? There are foods that are proven stress fighters, foods that build our bones and sustain us. So, in honor of finals, which are right around the corner, I have come up with a list of foods that reportedly help boost brain power.
After all, the brain is still a living organ, which means that it is impacted by what we eat in both the short-term and long-term. Just like it is important to properly supply the body with nutrients, it is all that more important to supply your brain with these same healthy options.
For example,the Vitamin C found in orange juice increased the IQ scores of children, according to a study at Texas Women’s University.
According to an article, Elaine Magee, RD, said the brain prefers glucose, which comes from carbohydrates, for energy. Magee said that glucose provides fast, short-term benefits to the brain. She does warn against too much glucose, which can make memory worse.
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Seafood, such as salmon or albacore tuna are great brain foods, according to an article from Prevention magazine. They are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which provide nutrients for a healthy mind. According to the article, 40 percent of fatty acids in brain cell membranes come from DHA, which is one of the main omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil.
We have all heard about antioxidants, but what exactly are they? Antioxidants decrease aging at a cellular level in our bodies, according to Webmd. Eating antioxidant-rich foods should slow down the rate of aging and can lead to better memory and reasoning. Create dishes that include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, bok choy, and brussels sprouts because they are filled with antioxidants.
One of my favorite brain boosters, is chocolate. According to the article in Prevention, dark chocolate contains flavonoids, another class of antioxidants that some research links to brain health. Other flavonoid-rich foods include apples, red and purple grapes, red wine, onions, tea, and beer. Only the dark chocolate kind works- milk chocolate just won’t do the trick this time.
Finally, the egg is not a food I would generally associate with brain health, but they are extremely beneficial. Since the solid part of the brain is composed of fat, it needs to be fed with EFA’s, or essential fatty acids. This fat is essential in the formation of synapses in the brain, according to an article. Eggs are a great source of these EFAs.
While there are many healthy brain boosting foods out there, be sure to avoid processed foods. They are high in simple carbs, sugar, salt, and preservatives and found in pies, cakes, and some breads and cereals. They can actually inhibit the release of chemicals needed for the brain to function properly, according to an article.
So, the next time you are in need of a brain boost, or feel a little sluggish, check your diet- it could be the cause for your brain slump.
“You want to eat an overall healthy diet, including exercise,” Magee said. “Hopefully this body that’s now much healthier is also going to sleep better, because quality sleep comes into play, as well. And in general we want to make sure we aren’t eating too much or too little.”
Well, the conclusion is never eat too much but never eat so litle. Eat for your balance and health in the future wich is mean health at your old age.
Before we ate healthy food we have to analyse advantage and disadvantage from it plus the vitamin in it..
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