Monday, December 6, 2010

“Super Foods” for Increased Brain Functionality


Everybody wants a sharp mind. And some of us would want it in a safe way. This includes the natural way of consuming foods that could contribute to the functionality our mind. Below are list of some foods which we call “super foods” that can help us achieve a sharp mind. These Super Foods are consist of Vitamins B12, B6, C and E, also with folate, calcium, potassium, magnesium and betacarotene. Foods which consist of any of these will improve the brain’s memory.

Firstly is water. As what our doctors say, we should drink eight to ten glasses of water every day. Our brain is consist mostly of water. To be more precise, eighty five percent (85%) of our brain tissue is composed of water. If we do not consume enough water, a possibility of dehydration might occur. Thus, might affect the functionality of the brain. Thus, we must drink enough water to maintain of even enhance the brain’s functionality.

Secondly is honey. A 2007 research concluded that diets including honey can lower the chance of having anxiety and may improve the brain’s memory even when ageing. Honey is consist of antioxidants which helps in preventing free radicals. These free radicals damage cells in our body. Honey having antioxidants will help prevent free radicals.

Thirdly, is mango. Mango is a fruit. You do not need to cook it which means it is fresh and the nutrients inside it are well naturally preserved. Mangoes are also rich in glutamine acid. This acid is very essential protein which helps on concentration and for memory capacity.

Another one is spinach. Spinach is consist of 11% vitamin B6. 5% of vitamin E. A 33% of folate, calcium with a consistency of 12%, 20% magnesium and 12% of potassium. These essential nutrients will be very helpful in improving you brain’s functionality.

Other Super Foods are milk, black – eyed beans, acorn squash, kidney beans, pink salmon, orange juices, papaya, bock choy, baked potato, broccoli, wheat germ, banana, vegetable juice and tofu. There are still many super foods available out there that can be bought at the market, as long as you know which food would be helpful to your brain

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