Good Brain Food

A study in the Journal of Physiology points out that the brain is our body’s biggest energy hog. The brain represents 2% of your body weight, and 20% comes from energy demands on our metabolism. In order for the brain to properly function, its takes the right foods to fuel the brain. When it comes time to making those right decisions, you need all the brain power you can use. For example, some students are bad test takers. Some students do not perform well on test even if they dedicated long hours of studying. One of the best ways to help with anxiety attacks is to pray that you do well and eat a nutritious breakfast in the morning.
If you’re a person who has short term memory, it is recommended that you drink coffee because it is the ultimate brain fuel. Researchers have found that coffee helps improve attention and problem-solving skills.

Blueberries are a good source for long term memory. They can help improve your thinking process, and they help protect the brain from fee- radical damage and limit the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The antioxidants in wild blueberries have more brain-boosting nutrition’s in them as well which helps power the brain.

To help you think better on your feet, try eating salmon or mackerel. The fatty acids found in the fishes are good protein and are primary building blocks of brain tissue. It can also slow the rate of cognitive decline.

Get the protein that you need by eating salad with vinaigrette. The oil in the dressing will help slow down digestion of protein and carbs. Salads also stabilizing blood-sugar levels and keep energy levels high.

To help you focus and boosts performance, peppermint tea helps you to concentrate and make you more alert and less anxious.

Ground flaxseed helps a certain area in the brain that processes sensory information, including pleasure. It goes good with salads or mixed into a shake or a smoothie. It is as good source that improves the cerebral cortex.

Eating healthy will lead to a longer life and can help cut out a lot of stress and excessive weight gain. With the right foods, the brain will enhance your memory, long and short term, help you think on your feet better, gives you energy and stamina , and also helps you concentrate.

By: Ericka Benton
May 6, 2009