{"id":64427,"date":"2017-02-06T12:38:47","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T11:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=64427"},"modified":"2020-05-21T16:19:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T15:19:01","slug":"food-fruits-spices-boost-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/food-fruits-spices-boost-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Simple Food, Fruits And Spices You Should Eat To Boost Your Brain"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are a number of ways to boost your brain power and for some reasons, we hardly realize the fact that what we eat affects our brains in either a positive or negative way.<\/p>\n
The way we think, memory loss, brain fatigue and lots more could all be enhanced and avoided by eating right, so it is absolutely important to watch what we eat.<\/p>\n
Here are 8 foods that boost your brain function.<\/p>\n
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There is a long list of the health benefits provided by Blueberries. They are still recorded to be one of the highest antioxidant-rich foods to date, they are rich in\u00a0vitamin C,\u00a0vitamin K,\u00a0and\u00a0fibre. Blueberries don\u2019t just taste amazing, they have the capacity to improve memory or delay short-term memory loss.<\/p>\n
Thanks to the high levels of gallic acid found in blueberries, they help in protecting our brains from stress and degeneration.<\/p>\n
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Pumpkin seeds are Rich in zinc, magnesium, vitamin B, and tryptophan. They provide the body with these minerals which are essential for enhancing memory and thinking ability.<\/p>\n
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Turmeric can be used in almost anything, from tea to soups and even eggs. It is a spice that improves the brain\u2019s oxygen intake, boosts antioxidant levels and keeps the immune system healthy. Turmeric is a spice that has been popular for its healing properties over time.<\/p>\n
It offers a full burst of a chemical compound called \u201ccurcumin\u201d, known to be a powerful antioxidant. Researchers have found results linking curcumin to the combat of Alzheimer\u2019s disease. For better function, the brain relies on foods rich in antioxidants.<\/p>\n
Finally, to add to its list of benefits, turmeric is a very potent anti-inflammatory agent.<\/p>\n
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Avocados are one of the healthiest fruits easily available around the world. Though some might choose to stay away from avocados\u00a0or reduce their intake of the fruit due to its high-fat content, it\u2019s significant to understand that they are packed with the right type of fats needed for the body. Avocados keep the blood sugar levels steady and they provide some sort of glow to the skin.<\/p>\n
Thanks to its prevention against blood clots in the brain, avocados help to protect one from having a stroke. They are rich in vitamin K, C and B (folate) and, they help in the memory and concentration process of the brain.<\/p>\n
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Nuts are rich in vitamin E and vitamin E helps to prevent cognitive decline, mostly related to the elderly.\u00a0The high levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants found in nuts help improve mental alertness.<\/p>\n