Neurology Medicine

In short, your brain likes to eat and not just books, apparently prefer to consume omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and fiber. Include this list of foods in your diet, your brain will enlighten.

1. Avocado (Persea americana)

It is essential for optimal brain function because it contains unsaturated fatty acids that help the blood circulate better body. The avocado also contains a variety of nutrients including vitamins C, B6 and E.

2. Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)

These delicious berries are one of the best food our bodies and in particular for our brain. They are high in fiber and are low in sugar. Its consumption is linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is one of the most powerful anti-stress foods you can eat.

3. Salmon

The omega-3 fatty acids are essential for your brain. These beneficial fats help to: improve cognition and reduce the risk of degenerative mental illness (including dementia), favoceren memory, improves mood and reduces depression, anxiety and hyperactivity.

For people who eat no salmon there are other sources of omega-3 such as: lettuce, cucumber, cabbage, pineapple, etc.

Note: We recommend the consumption of farmed salmon because the salmon in the state “wild” is an endangered fish in many seas of the planet.

4. Nuts

Nuts contain protein, high in fiber, and are rich in fats. To get an immediate boost of energy for our brain does not get any better than nuts. Nuts are also high in vitamin E, which is essential for cognitive function. Hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts or pistachios and good choices

Macadamia nuts are much higher in fat than most nuts. Of course, peanuts are not ideal. Apart from the fact that many people are allergic, peanuts are less healthy fats than many other types of nuts … maybe it’s because peanuts are not really a nut!

5. Seeds

The seeds contain large amounts of protein, beneficial fats and vitamin E, useful for stress and important antioxidants and minerals much coveted by the brain as magnesium. There are many seeds that can be consumed, the best known are: sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax, hemp and squash among others.

Other beneficial foods for the brain

Beans, Oats, Granada (Punica granatum), Brown Rice, Tea, Chocolate, oysters, olive oil, tuna, garlic, eggs and tomatoes.

Source: www.lareserva.com/home/cuales_son_mejores_alimentos_para_cerebro
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