Foods For Your Brain

Increase Your Concentration with These Foods

Consuming a healthy and well-balanced diet is essential for your overall health. Studies have found that diets high in fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes and whole grain are associated with longevity, and better cardio-metabolic and cognitive health. A diet pattern that is full in refined carbohydrates, and sugary foods would do the exact opposite thing!

What about our brain health?

Are there really some foods that would help you concentrate or boost your memory more than others? The answer is yes!

Several foods contain key nutritional components such as omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and powerful antioxidants, which can improve attention and memory span. While refined grains that are stripped from their fiber and nutritional components, and foods with high added sugars or saturated fat are associated with difficulty in concentration and reduced attention.

Vitamins B1, B6, B9 (folic acid), B12, D, and Iron are important for intellectual memory and cognitive functions of the brain. Iron deficiency in children is linked to attention deficit/hyper-activity disorder known as ADHD. Antioxidants such as Vitamins C, E, A, Selenium, and Zinc play a very important role in protecting your brain against oxidative stress and mental deterioration.

Phytochemicals are the chemicals that are found in plants which help them to fight disease and germs. Studies have shown that consuming these Phytochemicals would also have positive health effects on our health. Flavonoids that are found in berries such as strawberries and blueberries may help slow brain aging for up to 2.5 years! Catechins that are found in green tea are associated with an increase in alertness and mental performance.  

Here is List of Foods to Remember:

High in Vitamins B1, B6, B9 (folic acid), B12

Green Veggies such as spinach, kale, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, peas

High in Vitamins B6, B12, D, A, Iron, Selenium, Zinc

Milk, seafoods, Eggs, lean meats

High in Vitamin E, B1 (Thiamin)

Oils, avocados, nuts, seeds, grains, seafood

High in Phytochemicals

Green and black tea, Berries