By MACROS | Published on August 4, 2017
It’s all well and good having the brawn, but why not be greedy and eat to boost your brain too? Make sure you’re at the top of your game mentally and physically by adding these five brain-boosting foods to your diet…
1. Curry
Curry contains turmeric, a spice that in turn contains the anti- inflammatory antioxidant curcumin. Research has shown curcumin may help inhibit the accumulation of destructive beta amyloids in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Curcumin has also been shown to boost memory and stimulate the production of new brain cells.
2. Crab
One serving of crab contains more than your entire daily requirement of phenylalanine, an amino acid that helps make the neurotransmitter dopamine and brain- stimulating adrenaline, and may help fight Parkinson’s disease.
3. Chickpeas
Chickpeas are one of the best food sources of magnesium (aside from kelp and green leafy vegetables). Magnesium benefits brain cell receptors to speed the transmission of messages, while also relaxing blood vessels, which allows more blood flow to the brain
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4. Red meat
Red meat like grass-fed beef is an excellent source of vitamin B12, which is vital for healthy brain function. People with high levels of markers for vitamin B12 deficiency are more likely to score lower on cognitive tests, as well as have a smaller total brain volume, which suggests a lack of the vitamin may lead to brain shrinkage.
5. Blueberries
The antioxidants and other phytochemicals in blueberries have been linked to improvements in learning, thinking and memory, along with reductions in neurodegenerative oxidative stress. They’re also relatively low in fructose compared to other fruits, making them one of the healthier fruits available.
