| In the past it was believed that your intelligence was | | | | damaged and age faster. |
| something that was inherited or that it was a genetics | | | | Blueberry and blackberry are especially good for your |
| thing. Although this is a possiblity it may not be a total | | | | brain since they contain Anthocyanins which is the |
| truth. It is now believed that your intelligence can be | | | | most powerful form of anti-oxidant. |
| determined by your environment, life experiences and | | | | Other fruits and vegetable that have been found to |
| your diet. So is there a brain food recipe that one can | | | | have a high amount of anti-oxidants are strawberries, |
| start eating to make them more intelligent? | | | | cranberries spinach, raspberries, brussel sprouts, plums, |
| Well I don't know if there is a exact recipe but from | | | | broccoli, oranges, red grapes, red bell pepper, cherries |
| my research on foods and supplements it continually | | | | and kiwis. |
| amazes me how foods and supplements can actually | | | | Probably the number one ingredient for proper brain |
| stimulate chemical reactions or add natural chemicals | | | | function is water. Since your brain is 80% water it is |
| into your body and affect you in amazing ways. | | | | imperative that one keeps themselves and their brain |
| So can food actually have a positive or negative | | | | hydrated. Even a slightly dehydrated brain can raise |
| effect on your brain function and brain power? | | | | the stress hormone in a person causing them to not |
| Well the answer is Yes! Egyptians have long thought | | | | have clarity of thought. Just observe people living in the |
| that fish was brain food. Well actually fish is high in | | | | desert in to summertime and see the stressful actions |
| omega 3 fatty acids and since the neurons in your | | | | of people and one can see how dehydrated people |
| brain are rich in omega 3 fatty acids adding fish or | | | | are stressed. |
| omega 3 into your diet does indeed give your brain a | | | | There are also foods to avoid and foods that can |
| boost in its function. It has been found that eating fish | | | | actually slow down the brain function. Food which are |
| helps to create a healthy emotional environment and a | | | | high in sugar and simple carbohydrates which can give |
| more balanced and positive mood. | | | | you an instantaneous surge of energy but then leave |
| Proteins are also a very good substance for the brain. | | | | you in an daze. |
| Proteins such as chicken and beef contain tyrosine, an | | | | It is also recommend not to consume food high is |
| amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of | | | | saturated fats. Sure your body needs fats, but it needs |
| proteins and cells and may also help the | | | | the good fats found in avocados, nuts and fish. |
| neurotransmitter within your brain to send and receive | | | | Also avoid eating heavy meals. It has been proven |
| signal and information. They can also assist one in | | | | that reducing your calories will extend your life and the |
| handling stress and help the body maintain a balanced | | | | quality of you life. It is also a benefit for your brain |
| blood sugar level. | | | | function. The digestion process takes a lot of energy |
| Food such as avocados, raisins, apples and nuts | | | | which in turn take the energy away from your brain |
| contain a substance called boron which has the | | | | functions. |
| potential to increase your memory and attention. | | | | So as you can see there is a brain food recipe. By |
| Choline which has also been proven to improve brain | | | | eating the correct foods you can actually protect your |
| function can be found in such foods as eggs and milk. | | | | brain and keep it healthy. You can also provide the |
| Fruits and vegetables are also extremely important in | | | | added substances the brain needs to improve your |
| protecting your brain. Fruits and vegetables have a high | | | | memory, mood and the speed in which your brain |
| degree of anti-oxidants which protect your cells and | | | | functions. |
| brain from free radicals which cause your cells to be | | | | |