Brain Gain

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Top Ten Smart Foods

 

Eating for a sharper mind

 

By Psychology Today.com

 

 

 

Crossword puzzles alone won’t save your brain and protect it from aging, though they will help

 

 

So will the right foods. Some edibles are especially good at protecting the brain’s delicate nerve cells and blood vessels from the damage that accompanies aging

 

 

Most of the foods that are smartest for the brain are also good for the heart because both rely on a steady oxygen supply

 

 

 

 

 

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Blueberries

 

 

 

Sweet wild blueberries are bursting with antioxidants, which mop up nasty free radicals

 

 

Blueberry-rich diet improves memory and motor skills and reverses age-related declines in balance and coordination

 

 

Chemicals in blueberries affect the contractile machinery of arteries, and therefore have a good affect on blood pressure

 

 

Elevated blood pressure can damage delicate blood vessels in the brain and can lead to strokes

 

 

 

 

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Dark Leafy Greens

 

 

 

Chemicals called homocysteines are a normal part of protein metabolism, but high levels are linked with cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease as well as heart disease

 

 

homocysteine has a toxic effect on arterial walls, and oxidation corrodes the arterial walls too, which makes them a bad combination

 

 

In order to break themselves down, homocysteines require folate and B12 or B6, vitamins found in vegetables like collard greens and swiss chard

 

 

 

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Salmon, Sardines, and Herring

 

 

 

Fatty fish are full of neuroprotective omega-3 fatty acids

 

 

Higher levels of omega-3 in the blood go hand-in-hand with higher levels of serotonin, a mood-enhancing brain chemical

 

 

people who eat at least one fish meal a week are significantly less likely to end up with Alzheimer’s disease than those who regularly eschew fish

 

 

Because a fish diet aids communication between nerve cells, studies have shown its positive effect on learning acquisition and memory performance

 

 

 

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Spinach

 

 

 

Spinach research has finally caught up with mom’s advice

 

Spinach turns out to be full of antioxidant power

 

 

Spinach beneficial in slowing down age-related problems in the central nervous system and cognitive deficits

 

 

A salad with spinach has more than three times the amount of folate than one with iceberg lettuce

 

 

 

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Grape Juice

 

 

 

Drinking red wine in moderation increases longevity

 

 

But since alcohol slows down the brain’s ability to function properly, grape juice may be a smarter beverage choice

 

 

Concord grape juice significantly improves short-term memory and motor skills. It’s not just the heavy dose of antioxidants

 

 

Grape juice increases production of the neurotransmitter dopamine

 

 

Concord grape juice has the highest total antioxidant level of any fruit, vegetable or juice tested

 

 

 

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Whole Grains and Brown Rice

 

 

 

One of the best things you can do to improve intake of nutrients is to switch to brown rice

 

 

It’s filled with vitamins and magnesium, which seems to be important to cognitive health

 

 

Whole grains contain vitamin B6, which aids in reducing homocysteine levels

 

 

Americans often don’t get enough vitamin B6, because they mostly eat processed foods

 

 

 

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Hot Cocoa

 

 

 

Warm up with hot cocoa to help your brain as well as your frostbitten fingers

 

 

The antioxidant content of two tablespoons of pure cocoa powder is almost two times stronger than red wine, two to three times stronger than green tea and four to five times stronger than that of black tea

 

 

The antioxidants in hot cocoa protect brain cells from oxidative stress that can lead to Alzheimer’s and other disorders

 

 

 

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Nuts, Notably Almonds and Walnuts

 

 

 

Adding to their party-mix appeal, nuts are rich in antioxidants and have been found to lower blood cholesterol levels

 

 

A Harvard study showed that women who ate more than five ounces of nuts per week had a significantly lower risk of coronary heart disease than those who ate an ounce or less

 

 

And, they don’t contribute to weight gain as much as other kinds of fatty foods. Walnuts are rich in omega-3s

 

 

 

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Olive Oil

 

 

 

A staple of the highly touted “Mediterranean Diet,” olive oil contains the potent antioxidants called polyphenols, Olive oil has been shown to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The extra-virgin variety is best

 

 

 

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Garlic

 

 

 

This pungent herb fends off aging via its antioxidant properties

 

 

It also contains strong antibacterial and antiviral compounds that help shake off stress-induced colds and infections

 

 

Raw, crushed garlic is best; cooked garlic is less powerful but still benefits the cardiovascular system

 

 

 

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