When you use your brainpower for studying or learning eating well is important for both your mental and physical health. If either of these functions are depleted you will not excel as you should. The brain is an organ just like the heart and lungs and also requires the correct nutrients. According to Jo Lewin, a Nutritional Therapist, there are 10 foods which can boost your brainpower. I have listed her suggestions below
Wholegrains.
When choosing what to eat, it is important to make the best choice to enable the brain to function at its best. The ability to concentrate and focus comes from the steady supply of energy. You can achieve this steady form of glucose to the brain by choosing whole grains with a low GI which due to their slow release of glucose can keep you mentally alert all day.
Oily Fish
| We can only obtain essential fatty acids through our diet. we need to obtain these omega 3 fats through eating oily fish e.g. salmon, trout, sardines, and a variety of oils and seeds such as linseed oil, pumpkin seeds, soya beans. The affect of eating these foods are that they can improve your brain function, heart, joints and a general sense of well being. |  |
Blueberries
 Tomatoes | Evidence suggests that blueberries can be effective in improving or delaying short term memory loss. To binge on these is really a no brainer. I mean, why not? |
| Tomatoes contain lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants may help the body protect itself against free radical damage to cells which occurs in the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimers.  |  BlackcurrantsBlackcurrants are high in Vitamin C and are thought to increase mental agility. |
Vitamins
Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid are known to reduce levels of homocysteine in the blood. High levels of homocysteine are connected to an increased risk of stroke, brain impairment and Alzheimer's disease. Adding these vitamins to the diet may assist with cognitive function and can be found in cereals, dark greens, some fish and much more.
Broccoli
| Broccoli is a really good source of Vitamin K which is known to enhance cognitive function and improve brain power.  | Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, and just a handful of these a day is all you need to satisfy your daily requirement. Zinc is vital for enhancing memory and thinking skills. |
Sage
| Sage has a long history in medicinal use for ailments ranging from mental disorders to gastro intestinal functions. There have also been studies with Alzheimer patients where those give sage extract showed an improvement in cognition as well as a decrease in agitation. |  |
Nuts
Just munch a handful of edible nuts a day, and you will be doing more than good to keep yourself healthy and stay fit! Nuts are rich in energy, protein, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and much discussed omega-3 fatty acids, They may actually assist in preventing cognitive decline, particularly in the elderly.
When it comes to boosting-brain power, there are obviously some foods and nutrients that science shows have an edge for keeping us sharp and fueled for the day. Make sure you've got your bases covered by eating some of these 10 brain-boosting foods every day.
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