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A balanced diet is probably the most sound advice
when it comes down to prescribing healthy eating tips, but there are
some types of food - or 'brain food' - which are considered especially
good for brain health. Here are a few of the best to chew over:
* Fish - It’s no fishy tale, fish really is
good for the brain since it contains lots of omega-3 fatty acids and
fish oils. Fish is considered the ultimate brain food, so it’s not one
to let slip through the net if you’re wanting to boost your brain. The
best type of fish to eat are oily fish like salmon, sardines, trout,
tuna, herring, mackerel and anchovies.
* Vegetables - That vegetables are good for
boosting the brain should come as no surprise. Vegetables are a great
source of antioxidants, which are needed to help the body functioning
at optimum levels. The best brain-boosting vegetables are considered to
be dark, leafy vegetables like spinach, sprouts, broccoli, and
cauliflower.
* Fruits - Fruits too are rich in
antioxidants and they taste a great deal better than many vegetables,
so will be especially good for kids! Some of the best options for
brain-boosting fruit are blueberries, blackberries, cranberries,
strawberries, raspberries, plums, avocados, red grapes, cherries and
kiwi fruit. Time to get fruity!
* Water - Seeing as around 80 per cent of the
brain is made up of water, it doesn’'t take a brain surgeon to see that
drinking plenty will keep the brain hydrated so that it can function at
optimum levels. Not surprisingly, many schools are heeding this advice
and providing their pupils with water bottles to keep them topped up
throughout the day so that they remain alert. Try to drink at least 2
litres (67.6oz) of fluid a day.
* Chocolate - Believe it or not chocolate, or
its source, cocoa beans, is a great boost to brain power. Research has
found that chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is rich in ‘flavanols’
which boost blood flow to key areas of the brain around 2 to 3 hours
after consumption. So eating chocolate gives the brain a powerful
short-term boost, which could be good for anyone aiming to get through
exams or any other testing time.
So, all that should provide you with plenty of
food for thought and help you get your brain working to optimum levels.
Even if you're not the brightest spark, you shouldn’t find this advice
too hard to swallow, unless you’re one of those adverse to eating your
greens or struggling to fit in your five-a-day!
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