means that there are certain foods that have health benefits, and brain foods are those foods that will help boost your health, especially your brain.
Let us start with the basics, a well-balanced diet, with moderate protein and a variety of vegetables, grains and fruits is not only essential for your overall health, but for healthy brain activity.
Alcohol, tobacco and caffeine all interfere with memory, so either cut them out or limit them.
Opt for water instead of soda; you should be drinking between 6-8 glasses of water a day.
You should limit your saturated fat and calorie intake as well.
Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial to brain health. Not only will they boost your brainpower, but also they can lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Fish is the best source of Omega-3 fatty acids, but if you do not like fish, it can also be found in walnuts, flaxseed oil, pumpkin seeds, and soybeans.
Leafy green vegetables are excellent choices; they are full of antioxidants, which will protect your brain cells from damage.
Add the following to your diet: bok choy, spinach, kale, sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, cauliflower, broccoli, arugula, romaine lettuce, and swiss chard.
Fruits with antioxidants include watermelon, cantaloupe, apricots, mangoes, plums, oranges, red apples, cherries, and grapes. Berries are a good source as well.
For supplements that boost brainpower, you can use the following: vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, niacin, beta-carotene, iron, zinc, and ginkgo biloba.
Green tea is a source of polyphenols, which are antioxidants that will protect against free radicals. Free radicals can damage our brain cells. Green tea will help clear them from your system.
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