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