Three Foods for a Healthy Brain
(I know I should be studying....)
Three Foods for a Healthy Brain
If you are experiencing difficulty in remembering the details of recent events, help keep your memory strong with a healthy diet. The following food suggestions, courtesy of Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging, can help keep your brain healthy.
(... but my brain is oh so fried ;_;)
Three Foods for a Healthy Brain
If you are experiencing difficulty in remembering the details of recent events, help keep your memory strong with a healthy diet. The following food suggestions, courtesy of Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging, can help keep your brain healthy.
- Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants help counter oxidative stress, a process which can damage cells and may accelerate aging. Fresh, organic vegetables and fruits (see blueberries and the foods rich in vitamins C and E, below) are the best dietary sources of antioxidants, although tea (in particular green tea) and dark chocolate can contribute as well.
- Blueberries. These gems deserve special mention: In animal studies, researchers have found that blueberries appear to improve coordinated muscle functioning and reverse age-related short-term memory loss, and may also protect the brain from stroke damage. The active components in blueberries are anthocyanin pigments - the protective compounds that make the berries blue and are responsible for their antioxidant potency. Add them to your cereal, salads, or eat as a snack!
- Foods rich in vitamins C and E. These two vitamins have been shown to have protective effects against inflammation, which is linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Good sources of vitamin C include beans, oatmeal, citrus fruits, enriched pastas, fresh peas, rice bran and wheat germ. For vitamin E, increase your intake of spinach, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and whole grains.
(... but my brain is oh so fried ;_;)