10 Foods That Promote Brain Health (Page 2)

2. Asparagus: Asparagus is rich in folic acid, which is essential for the metabolism of the long chain fatty acids in your brain.

3. Lean Beef: Lean beef is rich in vitamin B12, iron and zinc. These vitamins and minerals have been shown to maintain a healthy neural tissue.

4. Blueberries and strawberries: Studies show that people who eat berries improve their memory and their motor skills. In addition, their antioxidant properties can protect your brain from the oxidative process.

5. Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate offers incredible concentration powers. It is a very powerful antioxidant containing natural stimulants that increase the production of feel-good endorphins. Trick: you need to find dark chocolate with less than 10 grams of sugar per serving for optimal benefits.

6. Salmon: Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids, which studies have shown to be essential for brain function.

7. Dried oregano: Certain spices have powerful antioxidant properties. In several studies, this powerful spice has shown to have 40 times more antioxidant properties than apples, 30 times more than potatoes, 12 times more than oranges, and 4 times more than that of blueberries or strawberries.

8. Walnuts: Walnuts are rich in protein and contain omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins E and B6 which all promote healthy neural tissue.

9. Whole grains: Whole grains deliver fiber and vitamin E that help promote cardiovascular health, which helps improve the circulation to the brain.

10. Yogurt: Yogurt and other dairy foods are filled with protein and vitamin B that are essential to improve the communication between nerve cells.

Make sure that from now on you select and plan a great menu that include these brain foods. Life is about choices and selecting the right nutrients can play a key role in your health.

Written by Michael Gonzalez-Wallace, who is the author of Super Body, Super Brain. You can read more from him at www.superbodysuperbrain.com or pick up his book Super Body, Super Brain.

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Jill G.

3:20PM PDT on Apr 14, 2013

Great information, thanks

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Beverly M.

1:50AM PDT on Apr 11, 2013

Thank you for the great info ~ I need all the help I can get!

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Noreen N.

9:24AM PDT on Apr 10, 2013

This is going to be very helpful. Thanks for sharing

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Gwynethrose F.

8:17AM PST on Jan 8, 2013

Good information, thank you.

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Shanti S.

9:43AM PST on Jan 2, 2013

Thank you.

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9:42AM PST on Jan 2, 2013

Thank you

Sonny H.

4:53AM PST on Dec 30, 2012

Have lots of oregano. Thanks.

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Patricia G.

6:32PM PST on Dec 28, 2012

Omit the lean beef and for sure use "cinnamon" in all forms, add to foods, drinks, breads, meat ie lamb dishes or poultry. TAKE NOTE HOPE IT HELPS

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower your bad cholesterol (or LDL).
Cinnamon may help treat Type 2 Diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels and increasing the amount of insulin production in the body.
Cinnamon has antifungal properties, and it's been said that candida cannot live in a cinnamon environment.
Cinnamon can reduce the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
Cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
Honey and Cinnamon combined has been found to relieve arthritis pain.
When added to food, cinnamon inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
Just smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
Cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
Cinnamon has been found to be an effective natural remedy for eliminating headaches and migraine relief.
Cinnamon can also help stablize blood sugar (which is great for weight loss). A couple of dashes in your morning tea or cereal is all it takes!