Top Brain Foods
Author: Kasan Groupe
If you’re looking to improve your memory, reasoning and analytical skills then you’ve got to start with the basics, your diet. The typical American diet doesn’t exactly bolster high mental functioning; rather it serves to expand the ever growing waistlines of the masses. Just like your BMW motorcycle parts need gasoline to function, food is fuel for the human body and the type of fuel we put in our bodies has a direct influence on our overall performance, both mentally and physically. Avoiding certain “stupid” foods and stocking up on more cognizant choices will make a significant impact on your cerebral functioning.
Salmon
Salmon, especially when it’s wild, is one of the healthiest foods you can consume. All across the board, salmon qualifies as a top brain food. It is a great source of Essential Fatty Acids, such as Omega-3, it is also a great source of lean protein, it’s low in saturated fats and it’s
low in mercury levels when compared to other seafood choices. Studies have shown wild salmon to improve not only your synaptic connections and your memory, but it’s also been shown to improve your mood and reduce your risk of a stroke.
Blueberries
It’s widely known that blueberries are considered to be a superfood, as they offer wide array of antioxidants. In combination with a healthy diet, blueberries have many proven health benefits. In addition to being a delicious snack, blueberries have been shown to reduce your risk for disease, as well as improve your overall cognitive functioning.
Coffee Beans
Yes I said it, coffee. So delicious, so ubiquitous, but is it healthy? Well yes it is. So many people are under the impression that coffee is harmful, but really it’s just misunderstood. Coffee beans are incredibly rich in antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Freshly ground, organic coffee beans have numerous cognitive and physical benefits. Habitually
coffee consumption, when done in moderation, has been shown to decrease your risk for scary memory loss-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Just avoid the double
shot caramel macchiato.
Cacao Beans
No I don’t mean you should run down to the vending machine and devour 10 candy bars. That kind of chocolate isn’t healthy because it’s been processed far too much and all of their health boosting properties have been lost in the shuffle. When cacao beans have been minimally processed, they offer enormous health benefits. They contain antioxidants, flavonoids, catechins and several other brain-boosting properties. Just make sure you stick
to organic, non-alkalized cocoa power if you want the real thing.
