We talk a lot about eating for your physical health, but it’s also important for us not to forget the mental side of health either. The brain needs nutrients just like our hearts and muscles do too, this helps of course keep our brain healthy and functioning better.
So for that reason today we will be going through together the 6 brain foods to eat more of. Let’s begin!
Oily Fish– Is very important EFA’s AKA Essential fatty acids as they cannot be made by our bodies, instead we must eat foods such as oily Fish to get it.
The following oily fish are well recommend Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel & Sardines. The benefits of eating oily Fish and just Omegas in general is fully explained… (Click Here)
Wholegrains– With no energy in us we cannot function at all… that includes our brain too. To really be able to focus and concentrate on anything properly you need energy!
We get this energy in the form of glucose in the blood right to the brain. Making the switch to wholegrains with a low- GI AKA Glycemic index, which will release glucose very slow into the bloodstream… which is great because it will keep us mentally alert for the whole day.
How do we consume more Wholegrain then? Simple switch from white to brown Bread, Rice & Pasta. Another way is to eat Wholegrain cereal in the mornings, instead of all that sugary trash that’s just getting you closer to one of many chronic diseases.
Blueberries- Are well known to be very high in antioxidants, which for sure help brain health. What you might not know is that it also contains flavonoids, which are compounds that are believed to help improve our memory. It has many more benefits than just brain power you can find out about it here… (Click Here)
Broccoli- Packed with vitamin K which helps improve brainpower. I was reading a study and inside it said that there are compounds called Glucosinolates, and what this does is slowly breakdown the neurotransmitter and Acetylcholine (both part of the nervous system) which we need for proper function of our brains. When you have low levels of Acetycholine this is a bad sign and you most likely have Alzheimer’s disease.
Eggs- Specifically the yolk is high in vitamin B and Choline nutrient. When we eat Eggs our brains use the Choline to make Acetycholine (get that Egg & broccoli on your plate right now).
Spinach- The leafy green is packed with so much Antioxidants that helps protect our brains from harmful free-radicals. When not eating Spinach or green vegetables in general, it has been shown many times to be linked to numerous mental diseases including Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s disease. Spinach also contains Folate and vitamin B that helps brain health and helps prevent dementia.
THAT’S IT!
I really enjoyed sharing this with you guys. Please do let me know though…
What Do You Make Of All This?
What Food Is Your Brain Thinking About Eating Since Reading This?
How Many Of You Thought I Was Crazy When I Mentioned “EFA’s”?
What Are Your Biggest Challenges/Frustrations When Shopping For Vegetables?
Of course Any other questions are always welcome just leave a comment below
Until Then Ciao
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Do you know if this will raise IQ ?
It depends on the person Radoslav.. but thank you for the question.
Anything that is good for your heart is good for your brain (or so I’ve been told).
Anythingggggggg? 😉
Good stuff.
Thank you Mojmír 🙂
Omega-3s I only ever head of 6 before today.
Well this could not of come any faster to you then Kristián huh? now you know 🙂
What about Green tea ?
Wow ! Its really cool .
Pavel you’re cool! I appreciate you man.
Thanks for this guide the 6 brain foods to eat more of.
You’re Welcome Richard 🙂
I thought this is helpful thanks.
You’re Welcome Bohumil 🙂
great.
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I learn a lot on it thanks.
Happy to hear that Miloslav! You’re welcome 🙂
thanks for the tips!
You’re welcome Chris 🙂
Cheers mate for the tips..
It’s cool Donall 🙂
Thanks also 🙂
No problem Joe 🙂
Hello! Thanks for a very informative post.
HELLO JANE! you’re welcome… I’m glad you found it informative 🙂
Are Flapjacks good ?
Store bought 9.9 % of the time no. You’re better of making it your self, check out some recipes online… “Healthy flapjacks”. Just remember if it’s telling you in the ingredients about syrup, chocolate or sugar… It’s a wrap! and not healthy, thank you for your spontaneous question Kelly 🙂
Thanks for the tips Karim👍🏻
You’re welcome Randy.. I appreciate the thumbs up 😉
I had to read when you started talking about fats lol.
Aha thanks for letting us know Kaven 🙂
This is great ☝🏻
Like you Jacob… thanks for the love bro 🙂
Frustrations When Shopping For Vegetables? has to be the price.
Ok thanks for letting us know 🙂
Should I still eat the whole egg then ?
Hell yeah Jo.
Very good suggestions here ☺️
Why thank you Manlio 🙂
Ditto.
My brain is thinking about fresh vegetables lol.
Yeahhhhhhh… make sure you eat some this week though!
Love the growth of this site. I’ve been here since day one.
Yes I remember your name Steve! Thank you.. I true Di1 and you a Day 1, Beyond blessed to have you 🙏🏿
So much good stuff here. 🙂
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I just grow my own vegetables karim, I cannot afford supermarket prices.
You always talk about these things at an angle no one else does, I’m getting healthier because of it.
My Di1’s know me well 👏🏿 David I’m happy to hear your health is getting better… keep going my man 🙂
Tomatoes was on my mind after reading this.
Lately I’ve been pretty frustrated about what I’ve been eating. Most of the food in the house my parents eat is caned food so, all the fruit is soaked in sugar and the veggies aren’t as fresh. I need some ideas for food can you help ?
Davian Look up… I’ve got a meal plan filled with delicious and interesting food for you, you wont be bored no more 🙂
My shopping will be so much easier now thanks hunny!
I did think it was joke then you explained it (EFA)
Hahaha
I’m trying wholegrain pastas this week and blueberries 🙂
That’s cool Liz… Let me know how that goes for you, shoot me a tweet 🙂
I didn’t think of any particular food. I just thought I can eat better than what I do.
To the Top! 🙌🏾
Yesssir 👊🏿🙏🏿
This was great info thank you.
You’re welcome Goma 🙂
I knew you were sane as I’d heard of EFA’s before 🙂
Aha good good.. thanks for letting us know Marie 🙂
Thank you so much! I’m very conscious of my decisions now when eating because of your advice this year.
Congratulations Toby 👏🏿 I’m glad that my words have had an impact in your life this year.
I felt real fear when you mentioned the word “Fat” if I’m honest i nearly peed myself.
OH GODDDDDDDD 😅
I thought it was just fish oil lol.
This is exactly why I made it.. Knew someone would tell me this 😅 but hey now you know 🙏🏿
The food I had on my mind after reading this was Pineapples and tomatoes 👊🏼
Delightful John.. thanks for letting us know 🙏🏿
Brilliant tips 🙌🏻
Thanks Aaron I appreciate that
I first thought of Broccoli
Cool Greg thanks for letting us know 🙂
I thought this was a good article.
Thanks Jayson I appreciate you 🙂
This was a great read Karim thanks!
You’re welcome Kieran 🙂
Great article Karim,this has motivated me to eat more fish during the week. I thought of every and any fish after reading this.
That’s great Gudmar.. I’m really happy for you 🙂
I have my five a day because of you thank you so much.
You’re welcome Axel.. I mean you took the action, I’m proud of you.
I didn’t even know what a EFA was but I was sure you wasn’t crazy lol.
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Love this bro.
Thanks Tony.. that means a lot 🙂
Keep up the good content Karim!
Will do Paul!
I thought of being a farmer after reading this 🤗
Go for it if you’re serious 🙂