Sunday, December 1, 2013

Eating right for the brain

My last post was about giving snack ideas for finals week. This post is about foods that help with brain memory and health for finals. These are some foods that are great for your brain:

1. Blueberries: Help reduce stress to the brain.

2. Salmon: Salmon provides omega 3s, which are important for brain function.

3. Nuts and seeds: Are a good source of Vitamin E, which helps with memory.

4. Avocados: Helps keep the brain healthy but is a fatty fruit. Eat only a little a day.

5. Whole-grains: Important for blood flow to the brain.

6. Bananas: Good for the brain and low in sugar.

7. Soy: Provides nutrients to the brain.

8. Beans: Beans, beans, the magical fruit, the more you eat, the more energy provided to the brain. Beans supply glucose for energy for the brain.

9. Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate has natural stimulants that are good for concentration and focus. It only takes half an ounce or one ounce to work. The more the better does not apply to dark chocolate.

10. Tea: According to Ann Kulze, MD, "two to three cups a day of freshly brewed tea -- hot or iced -- can boost brain power by enhancing memory, focus and mood."

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