5 Foods Guaranteed To Increase Your Brain Power!

BlueberriesBlueberries- or “Brainberries,” as some medical experts dub these tasty fruits help protect the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the effects of degenerative (age-related) diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Studies have also shown that foods rich in blueberries significantly improved both the learning capacity and motor skills of aging rats, making them mentally equivalent to their much younger counterparts. Age reducing pills – who needs them? Hand us some blueberry muffins please.

Blueberries

Yoghurt

Foods rich in calcium such as yoghurt, milk and cheese improve nerve function. Yoghurt contains an amino acid called tyrosine which is responsible for producing the neurotransmitters dopamine (which helps control the brain’s reward and pleasure centers) and noradrenaline (the main neurotransmitter of the sympathetic nerves in the cardiovascular system). In lay man’s terms (aren’t we all), yoghurt improves mental alertness and memory – so stock up!

Spices

Spices

A main ingredient in curry powder, curcumin is full of antioxidants that help fight against brain aging and help maintain cognitive function as you get older. These antioxidants also fight against free radical damage that can occur within the brain as well as the body. (Free radical damage can cause inflammation and other ailments within the body). Curry can also fight against diabetes and heart disease. And the best part? Even small quantities taken as little as once in 4 weeks are highly effective.

Chocolate

Chocolate

Chocolate Its official – we’ve just died and gone to chocolate heaven. Turns out dark chocolate has powerful antioxidant properties and contains several natural stimulants which increase the production of endorphins while enhancing focus and concentration. It also has a high content of flavonols that facilitate blood supply to the brain and enhance cognitive skills. Milk chocolate on the other hand jump starts impulse control and reaction time and has also been known to improve visual and verbal memory.

Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and Seeds This consists of hazelnuts, peanuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and any other type of nut or seed you can think of. Nuts and seeds are full of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, folic acid, vitamin E and vitamin B6. All these nutrients give you a positive mind. In additionOmega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids also work as antidepressants. Some seeds and nuts are also full of thiamine and magnesium which are great for memory retention, cognitive function and brain nourishment.