BRAIN FOODS

Have you ever considered your brain health when making food choices?

Well, it turns out that what we eat has a large effect on our brain and memory.

The foods below contain nutrients that will benefit your body and mind.

Walnut

Walnuts are high in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which, as you now know, are mandatory for healthy cognitive function. Walnuts also contain several different antioxidants, such as polyphenols. 

Polyphenols can help boost brain function because they help disarm free radicals in the body, which have been shown to destroy brain cells. 
Since walnuts are an easy grab-n-go snack, they’re the perfect brain-boosting food to keep at your desk or take with you on the road.


Chlorella

Chlorella is a green algae that can help boost brain power, it contains a unique nutrient called Chlorella Growth Factor, or CGF.

As suggested by the name, CGF can only be found in chlorella. And the reason why Chlorella Growth Factor can help improve brain function is because it contains the nucleic acids RNA and DNA.

RNA and DNA have many roles – but most importantly, they help the brain synthesize the proteins that regulate every biological function in our bodies. This includes the growth and development of our brains as well as how we move, think, behave and feel.

Avocados

The foods highest in essential fatty acids and antioxidants are the best foods to eat to boost your brainpower. So, it’s no surprise that avocado, one of the richest sources of essential fatty acids and vitamin E, made the list.

Avocados contain a compound called choline, which is a precursor to the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine.Acetylcholine, which helps control nerve and memory function, makes up part of our central nervous system.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil’s role in brain function has most recently been studied for reducing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

While there’s limited research, it’s suggested that the medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s) found in coconut oil are responsible for improving cognitive function. As a stable saturated fat, coconut oil is safe to cook with at high temperatures. It can also be used as a replacement to butter or shortening in baking recipes.

Green tea

Green tea contains antioxidants and the metabolism-boosting compound epigallocatechin gallate; also contains L-theanine, which helps you relax and focus at the same time. Contains less caffeine than coffee.

Raw Almonds

The only nut to contain a significant amount of vitamin E which may help to reduce cognitive decline.

Apples

Apples contain antioxidants and fiber. fiber helps to keep us fuller longer so we eat less and ultimately weight less.

Getting your diet right can benefit others, as well as yourself.  when you get your diet right it has the potential to carry over to help other people in your family, community, place of worship and workplace.

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