Certain foods are great for brain health and enhanced mental focus. It is important to eat a healthy diet not only for the health of our brain today but to prevent neurological diseases like Alzheimer\u2019s in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Omega-3 Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Omega-3 has been found to protect our brains from shrinking as we get older, which can lead to the loss of both memory and cognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another study found that those with a higher level of omega-3 in their blood had increased blood flow to their brain. And increased blood flow gives the brain more oxygen and nutrients keeping the brain healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Omega-3 fatty acid can protect the cells in our body, including the cells in the brain. This protects the neurons of the brain. You can get plenty of omega-3 from the following foods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wild-caught fish like salmon, tuna, and sardines Berries like blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, mulberries, and blackcurrants are all excellent foods for brain health. Berries, especially blueberries are high in antioxidants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Berries contain antioxidants and phytonutrients like quercetin, anthocyanin, caffeic acid, and catechin. Blueberries have some of the highest amounts of anthocyanin of any foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies found that berries with their potent antioxidants can help prevent age-related memory loss and illnesses of the brain by protecting cells from damaging free radicals. Berries can change how neurons communicate in the brain and improve motor control and cognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dark Chocolate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The cocoa in dark chocolate contains another type of antioxidant called flavonoids. Like all antioxidants, flavonoids are important for the health of the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 2013 study found that flavonoids in dark chocolate may promote neuron and blood vessel growth in the parts of the brain that involved in learning and memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another study using imaging methods to look at brain activity found that participants that ate 70% dark chocolate enhanced neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity gives the brain the ability to form new neural networks throughout life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Broccoli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Broccoli has compounds called glucosinolates, which break down into isothiocyanates. These isothiocyanates reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Broccoli also contains a good amount of vitamin C and flavonoids, which will further enhance brain health. Broccoli is in the cruciferous family of vegetables that also include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cabbage Any kind of tea, but especially green tea is high in L-theanine, which can relieve stress and anxiety. Theanine is great for enhancing mental focus and can reduce the jitters that come with caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies found that L-theanine reversed cognitive impairment and oxidative damage in the brain caused by chronic stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whole Grains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whole-grain foods like oats, brown rice, millet, barley, whole grain pasta, and whole-grain bread especially with flaxseed, or hemp seed have a healthy amount of vitamin E. Vitamin E is an excellent antioxidant that can help rid our brain of cell-damaging free-radicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin B12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Foods with vitamin B12 are important for our mental wellbeing. It is necessary for memorization, focus, and the health of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foods with B12 include wild salmon and nutritional yeast. 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Flaxseed and chia seeds
Walnuts
Berries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cauliflower
Kale
Brussels sprouts
Bok Choy
Turnips
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