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Monday, January 16, 2012

Brain Foods

Last month a friend of mine sent me an article about “a strict diet that could save the brain from aging” I thought it was very interesting and therefore I did some research for the best recipe to increase your brain power.

For a better brain and to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, a combination of mental exercises and diet is very helpful. According to an Italian article, scientists believe that eating less may keep the mind young, they discovered the molecular process by which a strict diet may save the brain from the ravages of age.

Like everybody knows our brain is a thinking organ that learns and grows and is able to continually adapt and rewire itself. Even in old age, it can grow new neurons.

For a good mind we need the right nutrients. According to English scientists the right recipe is a mix of vitamins, minerals and fat. Basically, were talking about Vitamin A, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Omega 3.

These nutrients work in synergy and are capable of reducing the symptoms of depression, improving learning ability, and boosting memory. As well, it helps to ward off Alzheimer's.

The human brain consists of 65% fat, most of which is composed of DHA, a substance essential for the formation of the cerebral cortex. It has the ability to reduce the concentration of free radicals in the body, the specific type of fat found most commonly in fish, known as omega-3 fatty acids.


Here is a list of the best brain food:


Tuna, Wild Salmon and Sardines
Blueberries, Mangos, Cherries, Pomegranate
Eggs, Garlic, Tomatoes, Avocado
Nuts, Sunflower seeds, Flax seeds
Dark Chocolate, Cacao Nibs


Some of Exercises:


Walk, Reading, Play Chess, Crosswords.


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