Healthy food leads to healthy brain

We are always conscious about staying healthy or maintaining a balanced diet for our body. But, ever thought about what food our brain really needs? Only a few are concerned about this and think about this. Brain is the central nervous system that controls all the systems in our body to function properly. So, it is very important to feed the brain with the correct food that it requires. This will help to improve our brain activities like memory, reflex, quick learning and reference etc. Now, we shall see what the best foods for the brain are:

             1.Healthy breakfast

The first thing needed for the brain is to have a proper breakfast which is healthy. This will help in a proper circulation of blood through the brain as well as through the entire circulatory system of the body.             Green leafy vegetables and Oyster are very good for proper brain functioning. Oyster is one sea food with a lot of magnesium, minerals and proteins which can contribute towards a good memory.

  1. Deep coloured vegetables

Certain vegetables have the quality of removing harmful radicals that adversely affect the brain functions. Some of them among those are broccoli, spinach and other purple fruits. Vegetables and fruits that have deep colours like deep red, blue or orange are found to be best foods for the brain. Tomato is one such vegetable which is found to have a lot of lycopene in it which can even prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

  1. Avoid smoking

Another thing to avoid is smoking because this negatively affects the brain memory when done for a prolonged period. Yet another bad habit that can affect brain, like smoking is drinking. Consumption of alcohol is a strict No when it comes to the good working of the brain.

  1. Timely rest periods

Insomnia or moodiness are found to be due to reduced amounts of fat intake. So, oil intake is necessary, especially Olive oil does a lot to improve our brain.

  1. Less stress

We face of lot of stress and tensions in our day to day life. This, in turn, reduces the brain productivity. So, it is important to do a regular work out, meditation or any exercise to reduce the stress level.



  1. Good night sleep

A good night’s sleep is also very important when talking about brain because it is during this sleep time that our brain stores all the experiences and learnings in its memory space, we had during the day.

  1. Include turmeric

Try to include turmeric powder, garlic and other choline containing food in your diet as these serve as anti-oxidants to enrich the brain.Another thing to avoid for brain health is soft drink. You may intake a lot of fresh water instead. This will help in filling the brain cells with oxygen which can make them function for a prolonged time. Fish and meat are another reliable source of brain food. Fishes like salmon and tuna are the best among the lot. Peanuts, milk, soya and other food rich in protein can also be included in the daily diet.

  1. Egg is important

Food that has good selenium source like egg can contribute towards a good temper for the brain. Yogurt is yet another source rich in protein for a brighter brain energy and functioning.

  1. Importance of carbohydrates

Blue green algae can be taken in our diet which can help in fuelling the brain functions and sustaining the energy for a long time. It has a lot of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and minerals available in abundance in it. Brain stamina is found to be increased due to the intake of this algae which helps the brain to stay alert always. Chlorophyll and Vitamin B12 is also found in large quantity in these.  This also helps in repairing the nervous system.

  1. Deduction in caffeine

Serotonin, which is a pleasure hormone is largely stimulated by caffeine, which means having chocolates in lesser amounts is not going to harm your brain.

Thus, energise your brain with all these foods and rejuvenate yourself to be more productive and active in your life.

AUTHOR’S BIO

Rashmi Adwani based in Mumbai has been writing for various healthcare units.Her articles are mostly about the health awareness. Her interest in forming a strong perception around topics which need awareness is responsible for many exceptional articles. She is currently working with ALCS Clinics to create awareness among masses about health.


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