What to eat for keeping your brain fit or smart
Keeping your brain fit Did you know memory, well-being and brain power can all be influenced by what you eat? No, these are not magical foods, just sensible choices with brain benefits. Here are a few suggestions to increase your brain activity, improve your brain power and stay smart: Eat more Carbohydrates in diet As Enzyme dietician Jonathan Fontaine puts it, Carbs are a unique source of energy that can directly be used by the brain, which uses up half the carbs consumed in one day. Where to find them? All flour-based foods contain carbs. They can also be found in fruits, honey, molasses, cereal, dairy products, beans, potatoes, green peas, corn, sweet potatoes and rice. Eat more Omega 3 Fatty Acids Fontaine reveals that Omega 3 fatty acids, specifically the DHA (docosa-hexaenoic acid) type, are good fats used by our bodies to build and maintain the cells of our central nervous system. Where to find them? In fish like salmon, ...