Heard the phrase food for thought? Well we are taking this literally and showcasing some healthy eats that are great brain food to keep you alert at events.
Eating the super food below can help keep your mind active, help with memory and help you stay focussed all day long while you’re onsite.
Oily Fish
As essential fatty acids can’t be made by our body, we need to consume these as part of our diet. Oily fish such as salmon, kippers and mackerel are high in omega-3 fats in the form of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Low DHA levels have been linked to memory loss and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Blueberries
Filled with antioxidants, blueberries are believed to help build healthy connections between brain cells. Some studies have also shown blueberries can help improve your short term memory and also prevent short term memory loss.
Wholegrain
Wholegrain stabilise blood glucose (sugar) levels. As glucose is the brain’s main source of fuel, it’s important to keep levels steady. We’ve all had that sugar high, followed by a sugar crash; which leaves you crabby and have trouble concentrating; whole grains can help counter this.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant, which can help fight against radical damage to cells. Tomatoes need to be cooked to get lycopene, so make sure to keep that in mind.
Pumpkin Seeds
Eating just a handful of pumpkin seeds a day will give you the recommended daily amount of zinc, which is vital for memory and can help improve your thinking.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a great source of vitamin K, which is known to enhance your cognitive function and help improve your brainpower. Broccoli is also a great source of Choline, which has been found to improve memory. People who eat plenty of broccoli have been found to perform better on memory tests.
Sage
Sage is an outstanding memory enhancer, just by sprinkling some chopped sage, or adding oil extract of sage can help improve your memory
Nuts
Although high in fat, nuts are a great brain food source. Macadamia nuts contribute to healthy brain development and normal brain function, almonds offer benefits for restoring memory and cognitive function and walnuts help memory retention, as well as boosting the brain’s normal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Avocado
Avocado is a monounsaturated fat, which contributes to healthy blood flow. A healthy blood flow means a healthy brain. They also contain vitamin K, folate and potassium, helping reduce the decline of cognitive functions.
Dark Chocolate
Endorphins in chocolate can help diminish the negative effect of stress. Compounds in dark chocolate boost memory, attention span, reaction time, and problem-solving skills by increasing blood flow to the brain. Also, Cocoa’s flavonoids can also improve learning and memory.
