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Food That Work Wonders In Gifting You A Focused Mind!
Dt. Saritha RajivDietitian/Nutritionist • 31 Years Exp.PG Diploma In Dietetics & Public Nutrition, BSc Nutrition , Dietetics and Food service management, MSc Applied Psychology
You might think a cup of coffee or tea is what helps you stay alert throughout the day. They might be good for an early morning kick off. But you need a lot more in your diet to increase your concentration and memory power.
Here’s a list of foods that work wonders in keeping your brain cells healthy and active:
- Breakfast: It is the best way to start your day. A healthy breakfast improves work output and concentration power. A bowl of porridge with low-fat dairy and some nuts or whole grains or cereals with an egg or any other protein makes a nutrient-packed breakfast.
- Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolates are high in energy and contain antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals including manganese, potassium and copper. Opt for unsweetened ones and a moderate serving of it may benefit brain health
- Berries and Cherries: Dark colored berries and cherries are not just delicious, they are memory boosters too. They contain anthocyanins which are anti-inflammatory and have been found to delay aging of brain cells.
- Eggs: That’s right, eggs can make you happy! Eggs have high biological value proteins and therefore a high satiety value. The protein helps brain cells communicate with each other. Choline is an essential nutrient found in eggs and they have been found to help maintain brain health.
- Walnuts: It turns out that eating walnuts can keep you from going nuts. Just munching a small handful of walnuts can improve your cognitive health. Their high levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals also improve mental alertness. The vitamin E in the nuts can also help ward off Alzheimer’s.
- Fish: They are an excellent source of omega 3 which play an important role in improving memory and concentration to a great extent. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, which is needed for rebuilding brain cells. Eating fish twice a week may, in fact, prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
- Veggies: Load up on veggies. Including a variety of vegetables can up your memory. Dark-colored vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals which may prevent dementia and keep your brain healthy. 1 serving of green leafy vegetables a day can boost memory power.