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