Foods To Boost Your Brain Power

Related If you are not as sharp as you would like to be then sometimes addressing your diet can be a good place to start. Menopause definitely seems to see an increase in ‘brain fog’ and for that bioidentical progesterone can certainly help, but why not maximise your memory cells as much as you can? The good news is that you can improve your chances of maintaining a healthy brain if you add “smart” foods and drinks to your diet. Caffeine Can Make You More Alert There’s no magic bullet to boost IQ or make you smarter — but certain substances, like caffeine, can energize you and help you concentrate. Found in coffee, chocolate, energy drinks, and some medications, caffeine gives you that unmistakable wake-up buzz, though the effects are short-term. And more is often less as if you overdo it on caffeine it can make you jittery and uncomfortable. Sugar Can Enhance Alertness Sugar is your brain’s preferred fuel source BUT not refined sugar, but glucose, which your body processes from the sugars and carbohydrates you eat. That’s why a glass of fruit juice can offer a short-term boost to memory, thinking, and mental ability. Have too much, though, and memory can be impaired and so can the rest of you. Go easy on sugar itself, and sweeteners are no better, as they have been linked to heart disease and other conditions. Eat Breakfast to Fuel Your Brain We just don’t always feel like eating breakfast but studies have found that eating then may improve short-term memory and attention. Students who eat it tend to perform better than those who don’t and top of the brain-fuel list are high-fibre whole grains, dairy, and fruit. Just don’t overeat; researchers also found high-calorie breakfasts appear to hinder concentration so save […]

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