Blueberries: Sweet blueberries are bursting with antioxidants and phytochemicals that can help sharpen your brain.- Leafy greens: Folate and vitamin B6, found in broccoli and kale, help convert tryptophan into serotonin, a brain chemical that boosts your mood and alertness.
- Salmon, Sardines, and Herring: Oily fish is full of brain boosting omega-3 fatty acids so granny was right: oily fish is the best brain food. In addition to cold water fish (mackerel, salmon, herrings and sardines) good sources of omega 3 for vegetarians include pumpkin seeds, linseeds (flaxseeds) and walnuts.
- Grape Juice: Drinking red wine in moderation may boost your brain function but since alcohol in excess can slow down the brain’s ability to function properly, antioxidant rich grape juice may be a smarter beverage choice.
- Whole grains like brown rice: One of the best things you can do to improve your intake of brain boosting nutrients is to switch to brown rice. It’s packed with protein, vitamins and minerals your brain loves.
Cranberries: These tasty berries are particularly good for your brain because they are bursting with brain boosting antioxidants. Don’t use cranberry juice as it is usually loaded with sugar.- Curcumin: This spice that gives curry its yellow colour can help protect your brain against disease and mental decline.
- Olive oil: Rich in antioxidants for healthy brain function. The extra-virgin organic variety is best because the oil is produced naturally without chemical treatment.
Garlic: This pungent herb is a powerful antioxidant that can also help shake off stress-induced colds and infections. Raw, crushed garlic is best; cooked garlic is less powerful but still benefits circulation. If you prefer to take it in supplement form I use a special garlic in the clinic called Aged Garlic which has been used in over 550 clinic trials for lowering cholesterol and homocysteine, liver detoxification, anti-candidia, immune-boosting and anti-stress. Call 0845 8800915 for more information.- Brazil nuts: Brazil nuts are the highest known food source of selenium (one Brazil nut contains 50mcg — 100mcg of selenium, depending on the selenium content of the soil in which it is grown). Selenium, a powerful antioxidant, is concentrated in the brain and is an important nutrient for brain function.
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