Healthy Brain Foods

"You are what you eat", that's a saying we always hear! However, most people think about how food affects the body, but not the brain. The brain needs proper nutrients just like the rest of your body. It actually needs more energy to operate properly than other organs!

              brain foods you can incorporate into your daily diet to maintain a healthy brain!

1. Salmon - Improves brain tissue development, fights cognitive decline.
2. Blueberries - Improve memory, reduce stress, reduce age-related declines in motor function and coordination.
3. Avocados - Increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure to maintain effective mind functioning.
4. Flax Seeds - Build and protect neurons, aid the processing of sensory information.
5. Coffee (in moderation) - Reduces the risk of Alzheimer's and Dementia...and of course, gives you a brain energy boost!
6. Nuts - Improve memory and mental clarity, fight insomnia.
7. Whole Grains - Promote cardiovascular health, which improves circulation flow to the brain.
8. Tomatoes - Eliminate free radicals in your body, prevent age-related cognitive diseases.
9. Eggs - Provides energy for your brain, improves memory.
10. Dark Chocolate  (in moderation) - Increases focus and concentration, improves your mood 
11.  Cherries -Cherries are nature's own little anti-inflammatory pills. They contain Cox 2 inhibitors similar to those found in pain medications such as Vioxx and Celebrex, but they also contain compounds called polyphenols that keep platelets in the blood from clumping together, so they don't produce undesirable side effects— like heart attacks and strokes—which are risks associated with the manufactured drugs.    
12. Eggs - yolk contains one of the most important nutrients for building better brains: choline. sufficient choline intake early on may give us the mental building blocks we need to help keep memory intact as we age.
13. Oysters -  food rich in both iron and zinc. these elements help keep grown-ups' minds sharp as well.
     Brain foods not only nourish your brain but also provide your body with the required nutrients. So the next time you have a presentation or an exam, munch on these to help you focus. no one "miracle" food is going to boost your brain power instantly, make your kid a genius, or cure Alzheimer's, regularly adding certain foods to your diet will help you function at your personal best, both physically and mentally, throughout your lifetime.