Memory Boosting Foods

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Human Brain is the most complex living structure in the universe. No other organisms in this world has the brain as human beings has – It constitutes around the 2% of the body weight i.e. an adult’s brain would weigh around 1,300 to 1,400 Grams. Its play the most important part of the human body, It’s otherwise known as the central nervous system of the body – as it controls and coordinates all organs of the body to function effectively. Human brain can perform various activities like Creative visualization, Memory and learning, Executive planning, Emotional response, Social interaction etc. Getting the right nutrients at time is one main factor which can boost up the brain activities. The nutritional foods encourage the blood flow to the brain thus by resulting in cognitive process and emotions. To optimize the brain power its better to add on nutritional food in our menu. The slide share here has included some of the nutritional foods that we use in our daily life. Have a look on it!

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Memory Boosting Foods

Watermelon, helps in brain functioning. The vitamin B6 present in it helps the brain to regulate sleep patterns, relieve stress and can provide a sense of calm and happy.

Watermelon

Lettuce - Improves blood flow to the brain and cleanse blood plaque

Lettuce

Almonds, which are rich in nutrients increases the blood flow to the brain thus by increases the brain power.

Almonds

Blueberries, the super food for your brain. It improves the learning and motor skill and delay age-related cognitive decline like that seen with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Blueberries

Cabbage - High intake of cruciferous may lower risk of brain, lung and prostate cancer

Cabbage

Cantaloupe/Rock melon supports the brain. The potassium in rock melon sends oxygen to the brain and slows the heart rate, resulting in a calming effect.

Cantaloupe/Rock melon

Apple, A powerful food for mind, body and emotions. Eating apples potentially decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and to decrease the mental decline associated with age.

Apple

Broccoli helps in maintaining a healthier central nervous system. The chemical sulphoraphane, which is found in broccoli helps to boost the condition of the blood brain barrier during an injury.

Broccoli

The Anti – inflammatory effect of ginger may protect the brain from affecting disease. It protect the brain from MSG (Monosodium glutamate) toxicity. It increases the memory and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. The ginger plays a vital role in guarding against brain oxidative stress and neurological disease.

Ginger

Walnuts are considered as the brain medicine. They are rich in Omega–3 fatty acids, an essential fatty acid to keep the brain functioning normally

Walnuts

Brussels sprouts are excellent source of vitamin K and vitamin C. It is a good source for tryptophan and essential omega fatty acids critical to healthy brain functioning. The tryptophan in Brussels sprouts converts serotonin in the brain.

Brussels

The Monosaturated fats present in Pine nuts helps in stimulating the brain activity.

Pine nuts

Cauliflower helps in cleansing white matter in brain and spine. It contains good amount of essential brain healthy B-complex group of vitamins such as folates, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), thiamin (vitamin B1), niacin (vitamin B3) as well as vitamin K.

Cauliflower