May 23, 2024
By Indiatimes/Trending
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Nuts like walnuts, almonds, and peanuts, along with sunflower and pumpkin seeds, are brain foods rich in protein and omega fatty acids that nourish your mind.
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Kale, spinach and broccoli are high in vitamin E and folate (vitamin B-9). Vitamin E helps protect cell membranes against free radicals whereas folate helps with normal brain development.
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Blueberries and other dark berries boast high levels of antioxidants, which shield against free radicals, rendering them a powerful brain food.
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Avocados are packed with omega fatty acids and vitamin E. Omega fatty acids are essential for cell growth and brain development, while vitamin E protects cell membranes from free radicals.
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Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant. It regulates genes that influence inflammation and regulates cell growth in the brain.
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Brown rice is packed with B vitamins, which help convert homocysteine, an amino acid, into important brain chemicals used for creating new memories.
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Green tea has antioxidants that help protect against free radicals.
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Dark chocolate is also full of antioxidants that support the cognitive functions of the brain that are said to delay the effects of Alzheimer’s.
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Whole grains have complex carbohydrates, omega 3s and B vitamins that all support normal brain function.
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