Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Food to Keep Your Brain Working Well from Health Briefs



Everyone knows that healthy eating is good. But do you know that there are specific foods which can keep your brain active and working well? Health Briefs explains.

There are certain vitamins and minerals in food which are beneficial to how our minds work. Foods with antioxidants are especially useful in warding off memory problems and dementia. Blueberries are considered a superfood because they are rich in antioxidants. They reduce the oxidative stress on the brain and have been proven to improve learning skills and motor skills. Toss a handful of blueberries in a fiber-rich cereal, in a single service size container of Greek yogurt or pop a few in your mouth instead of some chips.

Citrus fruits are also good for preventing cognitive decline. There are so many ways to include some citrus in your daily meals: squeeze some lime juice in a small bowl and add some cracked pepper for a zippy salad dressing. Squeeze some orange or lemon juice in a glass of ice water for a fresh taste. Citrus fruits are not expensive and also helpful when trying to lose weight.

Almonds are packed with protein and Vitamin E which not only help you feel full but pack some power into cognitive decline prevention and memory loss. They are also a great quick mid-afternoon snack and are easy to store in small baggies for work or travel.


Health Briefs TV suggests eating at least one serving of an omega-3 fatty fish per week. Salmon is a good choice and is readily available in most stores. The omega-3’s in them prevent cognitive decline and act as an inflammation reducer. Eat healthy and fight off dementia at the same time, readers.


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