Whether you want to ace that exam or just complete the Sunday crossword puzzle in the New York Times, it pays to know which foods can increase your memory and give your brain a boost. Here are some of my favorites!
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1. Fish
Fish has been getting some bad press lately because some of it may contain elevated levels of mercury, but it’s still one of the best brain foods out there.
2. Spinach
All the leafy green vegetables will increase your brain power, and my very favorite is spinach! You can eat it raw in a salad, or add it cooked to dishes like quiche, pizza, and more!
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3. Blueberries, Blackberries, and Raspberries
These sweet little berries are loaded with antioxidants, which will protect your brain cells from nasty free radicals. And they’re delicious!
4. Whole-grains
Whole grains are loaded with just the right carbs to give your brain a boost. Try a bowl of yummy whole-grain cereal, some delicious pasta, or even a sandwich on whole-grain bread. -
5. Apples
You already know an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but the skin of red apples also contains nutrients that are sure to boost your brain power. Crunchy and yummy!
6. Grapes
Red, black, and purple grapes also contain brain-boosting nutrients. Pick the ripest, juiciest grapes, wash them, then pop a baggie of them into the freezer for a couple of hours for a delicious summer treat!
7. Cherries and Cherry Tomatoes
These two fruits don’t seem related, but they are! Both provide lots of vitamins that will increase your brain power and even your memory.
8. Oranges or Orange Juice
These citrusy delights are another great way to boost your brain power! They also contain vitamin C, which can help prevent colds.
9. Water
Good old water! Adults are supposed to get 64 ounces a day. Be sure to drink every ounce, because one side effect of dehydration is a slow-down in brain activity! Yikes!
10. Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, and Artichokes
I love love LOVE artichokes, although I’m not so fond of broccoli and Brussels sprouts. But all three contain the same good-for-your-brain nutrients as the leafy green veggies.
11. Apricots
These little fuzzy guys are only in season for a few weeks, but dried apricots are a very tasty alternative! I like dried apricots because they seem more like junk food than good-for-you food!
12. Cocao
Chocolate? Really? Chocolate is good for increasing brain power? Yes, it is! Most commercial chocolate only contains a little actual cocao, so check the label before you buy it. And since chocolate can also be fattening, keep consumption to a minimum.
Wow, this list has all of my favorite foods! I get to eat cherries, chocolate, and raspberries! What do you eat to increase your brain power? What’s your favorite snack to give your memory a boost? Let me know, so I can give it a try! Yum!
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Comments
Tavia: The only think that I enjoy eating from this list is Chocolate:).....
Dhanapala: I am over 70 years of age.By my own experience I know that by regularly practicing Indian yoga exercises I feel like a youth.Not only that I do have a good memory power which others of my age does not have.Besides I eat a lot of green leafy vegetables and honey too.Thanks to everything I am still healthy.
Xannyyy: Whole grains and apples are my forte. I need to add up some of this staff. Thanks for the informative post. I didn't know that some of the food I eat from above increase my brain power! :)
Xannyyy: Sheila, No that counts as a fattening dish!! But it's tastefully goood :D Yeah I love cooking in my spare time, especially when mum isn't around :P Trying new dishes and mixing food that don't normally go together is my fortee! You wouldn't believe that some of them really taste superb!
Xannyyy: Sheila, Lol @ your comment.. I love reading them truly love you make me cheery even when I'm not :) Well I would advise you to practice more often. But practice you make yourself perfect! Give your self some other yried. If it's not good this time, I'm sure it will be the next one. At the moment we're collecting a lot of staff for Christmas dinner and I'm findig some nice deserts.. Yamiiiiii :D
SinnayLucas: Hi Everyone, My mom always says that eating oysters gives you brain power. So for those of you that like oysters you will be good !!
vanisha: as much as i comment your posts.. ive never told you that i think you look pretty in your photo :] lol but anyway, i love spinach, i've been eating that a lot lately... guess thats good because i just started online classes lol
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