Don\u2019t just eat to make your taste buds happy, eat for a sharper mind. Toast to a sharper mind with a healthy diet plan that will not only feed your mind with the right nutrients but will slow down normal cognitive decline.<\/p>\n
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Just like a balanced, healthy diet can lower the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, or cancer. Certain foods may sharpen your mind. Although there is no existing treatment proven to treat Alzheimer\u2019s disease or dementia, there are foods that play a helpful role in overall mind health. A balanced diet for your brain is the one that reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes, is low in fat and cholesterol and, promotes good blood flow to the brain.<\/p>\n
Stay on top of your mental ball game with this healthy diet plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n Blueberries<\/strong> Avocados<\/strong> Wholegrains<\/strong> Beans<\/strong> Pomegranate juice<\/strong> Freshly brewed tea<\/strong> Nuts and seeds<\/strong> Wild salmon<\/strong> Plain chocolate and coffee<\/strong>
\nBlueberries, also referred to as \u2018brainberries\u2019 by some experts, are rich in anti-oxidants that help in protecting the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the risk of conditions like Alzheimer\u2019s disease or dementia, which grows with increase in age. They\u2019re are tasty and refreshing.<\/p>\n
\nAvocado is a high-calorie fruit which primarily consists of healthy fats (monosaturated fat). It helps in maintaining healthy blood flow as well as blood pressure. Hypertension is a risk factor associated with the decline in cognitive abilities, so a lower blood pressure should support brain health.<\/p>\n
\nEating wholegrains regularly as part of a low-in-fat and healthy diet may help to reduce the risk of many common diseases. Wholegrain has a low-glycemic-index and is rich in fibre, vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart and brain. Wholegrains are found in oats, brown rice and, wholemeal breads.<\/p>\n
\nBeans or pulses are helpful in stabilising glucose (blood sugar) levels. The brain is dependent on glucose for fuel, and it relies on a steady stream of energy for that, which can be provided by beans. Beans include lentils, peas, black beans, etc.<\/p>\n
\nPomegranate juice offers effective antioxidant benefits. You can also eat the fruit itself if you find that convenient. The antioxidants so delivered protect the brain from the damage of free radicals.<\/p>\n
\nTwo to three cups a day of freshly brewed tea (hot or iced) delivers a modest amount of caffeine into your body, which can enhance brain power by boosting up memory, focus, and mood. Tea also contains compounds known as catechins, which are anti-oxidants and help in promoting healthy blood flow.<\/p>\n
\nNuts and seeds are jam-packed with the goodness of vitamin E. Higher levels of vitamin E correspond with less cognitive decline as you grow with age. Add a small amount of almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, filberts, peanuts, sesame seeds, flax seed, sunflower seeds and unhydrogenated nut butters such as almond butter and peanut butter to your diet every day.<\/p>\n
\nSalmons are deep-water fish which are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids good for your brain. Omega-3s also consist of anti-inflammatory substances. Sardines and herring are other oily fish that provide the benefits of omega-3s. It\u2019s evident that women who eat fatty fish (such as salmon) during their third trimester of pregnancy have babies who are better at performing cognitive tasks.<\/p>\n
\nCoffee and chocolate contain caffeine, which can improve memory and brain function. Plain chocolate contains powerful antioxidant and several other natural stimulants such as caffeine, which improves focus and concentration. It also encourages the production of endorphins, which help recover mood.<\/p>\n