Whenever we talk about healthy eating or a balanced diet, we consider the gut, heart or liver. But what about the brain? Brain is also important, obviously. Here are the foods that can help in making the brain sharper.
Nuts
Remember when as a child you were told to eat more almonds because they would “make you smarter”? It’s true, they really do!
Jam-packed with Vitamin E, the nuts creed is a top food for brain health. The said Vitamin is a potent antioxidant which nourishes neurons and nerve cells. This is an important benefit, since in Alzheimer’s, it’s the neurons in a certain part of the brain which start to die and deteriorate.
Whole grains
Maintaining adequate supply of this fuel to the organ that more or less controls the whole body is not all much to ask for. The promise of a healthier, more active brain comes with this one demand! Fulfill it by opting for whole grains. They do a great job at keeping your brain alert throughout the day by slowly releasing glucose in the bloodstream.
Tomatoes
Lycopene in tomatoes has been found to promote its antioxidant properties. Due to this, the free radical damage that contributes majorly to cognitive degenerative disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s is avoided.
Avocados
Avocadoes do almost as good as blueberries when it comes to promoting brain health. Even though the fruit is fatty, it is a monounsaturated fat which means better blood flow throughout the body. Healthy blood flow basically translates to a healthy brain.
Moreover, avocadoes lower blood pressure – a key requirement for maximum brain function and health. High blood pressure is reported to be a risk factor for cognitive disabilities.
Lentils
How could we forget iron? Lentils constitute a pretty rich iron store. If you are wondering what the connection is between iron and brain health, it is simple: the mineral helps form myelin, which is important for quick processing of information in the brain cortex. Since Iron also helps form red blood cells, it also contributes to the blood supply of the brain.
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