3 Boosters for your brain
(Improve your mental prowess with food)
Blueberries and salmon usually get all the credit for their protective mental health benefits, but new research shows other superfoods also can help you stay sharp. Make the smart move and pick them up the next time you go shopping.
Drink more coffee
Key nutrient:Caffeine
Not only can this stimulant boost concentration and reaction time in the short term, but sipping a few caffeinated beverages daily may also help you recall words and people's names as you get older, finds a new study from the French National Institute of Medical Research in Montpellier.
Hehe good excuse for me to buy some more of my favourite Korean brand Maeil coffee. Have been hooked on it since i tried it in Korea and there are various flavours to choose from :>
Layer on the lentils
Key nutrient:Folic Acid
People with high levels of this B vitamin in their blood quickly and have better recall than those who are deficient in it, finds a recent study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. They also show notably less decline in their verbal skills as they age.
Add flaxseed to your oatmeal
Key nutrient:Lignans
Older women who consumed at least 2mg of this phytoestrogen per day were able to retain more information and answer questions faster than those who ate less than 1mg, say researchers at University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands.
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