Foods That Can Help Optimize Our Brain Function

 Foods That Can Help Optimize Our Brain Function

 

Our body has been established as a machine and it constantly needs a source of energy and nutrients. There are foods that are tailored towards achieving specific functions. We used to believed that brain function normally gets to its optimum during early adulthood after which there will be a decline, causing lapses in memory during our golden years.

In the modern society of today, the way we live go along way in defining the state and degradation of our brain. Our diet, how long we exercise, exposure to toxins and various things we do determine the rate at which our brain deteriorates. The good side about all this is in the fact that as bad lifestyle destroys the brain, an healthy one will make it better. Our brain regenerates fast on a daily basis and with the right ingredients this will optimize our functioning.

Healthy fats

Yes you saw that right. The majority of your brain is actually made up of healthy fats which includes the omega-3 fatty acid and this is the most important fats there is. So we can safely deduce that if we want our brains to regenerate optimally they will need a lot of those healthy fats. Foods that are rich in omega-3 include canola oil, eggs, walnuts, salmon fish, soya bean, pecans, almonds, mackerel fish,oysters,etc. These foods are also good for your weight loss program. The brain will perform optimally if we eat these foods.

Vegetables

I know majority of us know the various importance of eating vegetables. Lets just say this is re-emphasizing its importance because now you know it also improves your brain function. A group of scientists in France investigated whether eating fruits and vegetables for thirteen years would actually protect against a decline in cognitive abilities that humans commonly experience with normal aging. It does, and they proved it. Evidence suggests vegetables, loaded with vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients with powerful antioxidant potential for health in all parts of the body, including the brain, can help maintain brain function and mental agility into older age. Foods include carrots, various green leaf vegetables, broccoli, cabbage,etc. When you want to have any meal, make vegetables an integral part of its make up.

Water

Drinking water and brain function are integrally linked. Lack of water to the brain can cause numerous symptoms including problems with focus, memory, brain fatigue and brain fog, as well as headaches, sleep issues, anger, depression, and many more. The brain is one of the most important organs in your body to keep fueled. It is approximately 85 percent water and brain function depends on having abundant access to water. The body can easily be starved of water since its made up of mostly water. So even the body is slightly dehydrated it will affect brain function. Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.

Fiber

I know a lot of us will not expect this but it is needed by the brain. The brain functions majorly on sugar but it must be delivered steadily to it. Fiber helps in slowing down the absorption of sugar thereby optimizing the functioning of the brain; no overloads. Foods rich in fiber include brown rice, pear, apples, beans, almonds, spinach, dates, etc.

Dark chocolate

This is a dangerous one because of the fear of abusing it. Dark chocolate contains flavonols which improve blood vessel function which in turn improves brain function. Chocolates also contain some antioxidants and improves mood.

Other tips;

Exercise adequately; this helps your brain work at optimum.

Stop multitasking your brain it will slow you down

Always get a good night’s sleep

Challenge your brain; play brain IQ games or master a new skill.

Stay Healthy!!!