Food for thought take a peak

Food For The Brain

By AradhyaGiri
Last Updated: 11/11/2021 18:55

Food For Thought?

Let’s take a look at the best & worst foods for maintaining brain health.
“You are what you eat”, not quite literally but the foods you do (or don’t) eat do have a significant impact on your brain. Who you are, what you do, how you feel, it all comes from your brain.
It keeps your heart beat going, your eyelids blinking, your lungs contracting and relaxing without you even realising. To be brief, it keeps you alive.Which is why, keeping your brain health top notch might not be the worst thing to do.

Take A Peak

When it comes to brain foods, it's actually a bit of a no-brainer (pun intended), what's good for the rest of your body is also good for your brain. Filling your plate with whole foods, more plant based colourful produce than animal foods goes a long way.
In fact, overall dietary patterns that prioritize plant-based foods and contain less meat and processed foods are linked to both better brain function and reduced risk of brain-related diseases.
Foods that need to be avoided/or consumed in moderation include; red meat, sugar sweetened beverages, alcohol and processed foods.
While the best foods for brain health include;

Nuts & Seeds :

They contain a host of brain-boosting nutrients like Omega-03 fatty acid, Vitamin E, etc. Especially walnuts & pumpkin seeds.

Coffee :

When consumed in moderation, coffee improves the overall mood and alertness of an individual. It also protects against diseases of the brain like Alzheimer’s.

Berries : Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries are packed with antioxidants that delay brain aging and improve memory.
Turmeric : Turmeric has major anti-inflammatory properties which help the brain. Studies have shown that it also reduces symptoms of depression & Alzheimer’s.
Dark Chocolate : Flavonoids present in chocolate improve an individual's mood & memory.
Citric Fruits : These contain Vitamin C which prevents brain damage.
Leafy Greens : Leafy greens such as broccoli, spinach, kale contain nutrients like Vitamin K, folate, beta carotene, etc. These work with the fat cells of the brain and improve memory.
Fatty Fish : It contains a high amount of Omega-3 fatty acids which are a building block of the brain.
Green Tea : Green tea contains properties which both alert & relax you at the same time. It also contains a lot of antioxidants.

In Conclusion

Everything you eat or drink makes for an important factor in your brain health. Include brain-boosting foods in your diet and try to avoid those that play an adverse role. And what remains most vital, is to have an overall diet plan with more plant based foods and less meat, sugar and processed foods.