Super Brain Foods:
- Low GI foods - Whole grains with low glycemic index release glucose slowly into the bloodstream, keeping you mentally alert the whole day.
- Omega 3 fatty acids - DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) helps in improving brain development in infants and enhancing learning ability. It also prevents memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease . EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) can fight schizophrenia and depression. Fish oils are a rich source of these acids.
- Lycopene - Majorly found in tomatoes, Lycopene could help protect against the free radical damage to cells which occurs in development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s.
- Vitamin C - Vitamin C is essential for the production of many neurotransmitters and for mental agility.
- Iron - If the body is low in iron, fatigue, irritability and headaches may occur.
- Vitamin E - This vitamin is a well known antioxidant. Vitamin E rich foods include tofu, spinach, nuts, fish, and olives. Good intake of Vitamin E is purported to prevent cognitive decline, particularly in the elderly.
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