Blueberries - Blueberries are the ultimate memory food. Research at the USDA showed that daily consumption of blueberries dramatically slows the impairment of memory that usually accompanies old age. Compounds in blueberries called polyphenols actually help "turn on" the signals that let neurons (brain cells) communicate with each other more effectively.On top of all that blueberries are great for people with diabetes.
Strawberries - Compounds in strawberries help protect your brain and preserve your memory. In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, animals that consumed an extract of strawberries, spinach and blueberries every day had significant improvements in their short-term memory. Not only did they learn faster than the other animals, but their motor skills improved as well.
Spinach - Spinach is loaded with an array of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that research has shown to slow brain aging and preserve memory. It's one of the few food sources of the powerful, brain-protecting antioxidant alpha lipoic acid.
Fish & Fish Oil - Fish is indeed brain food! Over 60 percent of your brain by weight is composed of fat, and most of it is the same fat found in fish. The healthy omega-3 fats in fish (and fish oil supplements) are incorporated into cell membranes, making it easier for information from neurotransmitters to get in and out of the cell. Low levels of omega-3 fats have been linked to memory problems as well as depression, ADHD and various other neurological disorders.
Eggs - Egg yolks are one of nature's richest sources of choline, a B vitamin that is one of the most important nutrients for brain health. Choline is a building block of the valuable neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is vital for memory, learning and thinking. This vitamin is particularly important during pregnancy because it's essential for the brain development in the fetus. The choline in egg yolks helps maintain the flexibility of brain cell membranes, which is critical for the quick transmission of thoughts and impulses.
Ginko Biloba - Several research studies on this famous herb have revealed that it has a positive effect on thinking. Not only has ginkgo extract been shown to reduce the progress of dementia or the severity of its symptoms, but it also modestly improves both memory and the speed of cognitive functioning. The extract of the leaves from the ginkgo plant contain compounds called glycosides and terpenoids which are believed to have memory-enhancing properties. Most importantly, ginkgo improves circulation to the tissues, notably the brain, and its powerful antioxidant action protects against memory-robbing cell damage from free radicals.With that said it is always wise to consult ones doctor when taking it with other medications.
St Johns Wort -Not only is St Johns Wort anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antiviral and an astringent but it is also a sedative and an antidepressant. One study that examined the mechanism of action for St Johns wort antidepressant activity demonstrated that the herb affects two major biochemical mechanisms: It inhibits serotonin and norepeonephrine uptake and It inhibits dopamine uptake. With that said it is always wise to consult ones doctor when taking it with other medications.
So next time you go to the store and you are in the produce section perhaps you need to take a look at all the natural foods that could assist you in your everyday life.Team that with purified water and an exercise regiment to go along with your everyday efforts and hopefully it can put you on the road to a better you!
Be gentle to yourselves!
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