Brain Boosting Foods

jb_2011

This is a great list of foods we can easily incorporate into our diets.

Coffee. Caffeine, a substance found in coffee, is responsible for these feelings of focus and alertness.

Salmon. Fish like Salmon is loaded with brain boosting omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats have been linked to increase memory. Sardines and kipper snacks, too.

Whole Grains. Replace all of the “white-grains” in your diet with Vitamin E rich whole-grain breads, pastas, and crackers. Vitamin E is thought to aid cognitive function as you age. The fiber in whole-grains also works to increase blood flow through the body and to the brain,which allows nutrients to more easily reach the brain. Another beneficial nutrient in whole-grains is vitamin B12, which increases your ability to focus.

Blueberries. Long hailed as an antioxidant “king”, blueberries are the perfect snack. The antioxidants found in blueberries are thought to increase mental capacity. Blueberries have also been linked to a reduce in age-related ilness.

Nuts. All kinds of nuts are filled with brain-enhancing chemicals that contribute to a crisp mind. For example, almonds contain phenylalanine, which improves cognitive performance. Walnuts supply essential omega-3's.

Eggs. Start your day off by scrambling a couple of eggs. Choline, an essential nutrient found in eggs, has shown to be essential for brain development.

Seeds. There are many types of seeds on the market. Ty flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to reap the benefits of a clearer mind. From the omega-3′s in flax, to the Vitamin B in pumpkin seeds, both work to improve the function of your mind.

Oysters. To keep your mind from wandering, add some slippery shellfish into your diet. Oysters are rich in zinc and iron, which have both been linked to better mental performance.

Cheers! :drinker:

russelljclarke

With you until you got to the oysters, which in my opinion are like swallowing snot

jb_2011

lol i hear ya