Sunday, May 1, 2011

Superfood for the brain !


Gud2Eat.com

Everyone wants a good memory but no one wants to eat right! Here are the foods that will make you brighter and sharper.



Ever found yourself struggling to remember your colleague's name, your anniversary, that office deadline or even worse your spouse's name?

Poor memory has never been of help to anyone we know -- be it a student or a CEO.

But with so many things happening around us, is it possible to remember every single date, every single detail and every possible person you came across?

Erm, it isn't!

But these 51 foods will surely help you get better at remembering and get your brain ticking without having to take those coffee breaks and reminders!

Read on!

1. Is Dark Chocolate Brain Food?

A few Dark Chocolate squares help sharpen your brain for a short time. Dark Chocolate contains Phenylethylamine that stimulates the brain to produce neurotransmitter Serotonin which helps boost your mood.

2. Natural Sugar enhances alertness

Eating complex carbs like some fruits, veggies, grains, beans enhances alertness and mental ability. Eating simple carbs or too much sugar results into impaired memory and additional pounds.

3. Why are complex carbs called smart food?

When you eat complex carbs your brain gets sugar for fuel at a steady pace this in turn will influence your learning and behaviour. Brain craves for natural sugar utilizing almost 20% of your carb intake.

4. Can nuts keep your brain healthy and young?

Nuts and seeds are rich in antioxidant Vitamin E, which helps arrest cognitive decline as you age. Note - The nutrient density doesn't change with size or if they are raw or dry roasted.

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