Top Ten Foods that Make You Smarter
81In order for your to brain to function efficiently, there are some nutrients that has to be supplied to the brain. Once the brain is energized, we will be able to think clearer, remember things better and make smarter decisions. Here is a list of the top 10 foods that could make you smarter by improving memory.
1. Spinach: Green leafy vegetable are good in improving memory and cognitive functions of the brain. Spinach helps in recalling old information. The main reason is because of its high content of iron, folate, vitamin B6 and B12. It is also known to slow down the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
2. Chocolate: Cocoa contains a very important antioxidant called flavanol. This antioxidant improves the flow of blood to the brain. Chocolate is also known to influence positive moods, which leads to clearer thinking.
3. Oysters: This type of seafood is best for improving concentration and focus. Oyster is known for boosting the problem solving ability of the brain. It contains zinc and iron.
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4. Eggs: This food provides the building blocks for the brain. Eggs contains a lot of vitamin B-12, lecithin and choline. These are the nutrients needed in order to slow down the brain shrinkage process that happens naturally as we get older.
5. Curry: Curcumin is the main antioxidant found in yellow curry. This antioxidant removes free radicles from the brain, promoting clear thinking. Curry also helps to reduce the aging process of the brain and is very good at improving memory.
6. Coffee: Fresh grounded coffee beans are rich in antioxidants, amino acids and minerals. Coffee increases the alertness of the brain. It also improves concentration.
7. Tea: Green tea are especially rich in catechins. Tea improves alertness, energy and reaction time. Catechins help to relax the brain and relieve feelings of anxiety. Dark green teas are the most potent.
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8. Flax Seeds: These nuts contain ALA, which are fatty acids that the brain needs in order to function efficiently. The cerebral cortex, which is responsible for computing information from sensory inputs needs these fatty acids.
9. Blueberry: All berries contains antioxidants. However blueberries are the most potent. Antioxidants from berries drastically reduces the aging process of the brain. They are good for improving memory and cognitive functions of the brain.
10. Wild Salmon: Contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are used to coat the neurons in the brain. Omega-3 fatty acids also helps to provide more oxygen in the brain. It also counteracts the effects of bad cholesterol in the brain. Wild Salmon also contains iron and amino acids which helps in the overall development of the brain
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Hi Rasta, love this. I have one little correction. It's not the actual curry that contain curcumin but turmeric. Curry is a combination of spices with different varieties of the product. Some curries are red or green and do not have turmeric only the curries that contain that yellow product turmeric.
Good catch, I thought that curry was only made from turmeric, I'll try to fit that in.
among the list tea and chocolates are my favorite, thanks for the information.
Great hub!
You made it very clear what we have to eat in order for our brains to function better. I'm glad to say that I like all the things on your list.
Thanks for sharing! Very useful!:)
Thanks for stopping by Sannel. I love your hubs about nutrition too.
Blessings rasta 1, there you go , now I can see WD heading to the health food store.
Many many years ago when I was involved in very serious sessions about antioxidants and free radicals, need you to imagine what I had to go through , that time the big seller was this product by that German doctor called Gerovital h3 . was selling for $90 for 30 tabs , now its %15 or so the ampules was $150. that was about 25 years ago.
It's amazing what I see these days and the need for fresh education. Keep up your work.
Blessings.
It's true, we do have to eat certain foods to help our body's be the best they can be. Great list for brain booster foods.
Thanks for stopping by koffeekatch, really appreciate the comment.
great info - thanks
Respect eye say, will be doing more hubs on improving brain function.
I like about half of the foods on this list such as chocolate and curry, and dislike the other half. But I think I better load up on the likable half as I get older and the memory starts to fade. Voting this Up and Useful.
Respect alocsin, Chocolate Tea in the morning and curry something in the evening should do just fine.
Where is my response? I just heard based on who you follow your scores can eventually be lowered , I guess they know more than we do , but I tell you what scores for me, is not part of the objective.
What going on Sky, If you follow someone with a low hubscore or follow to much people in a short time, then it will affect your score.
Seems as if Hp was aware of something from the past , because I saw quite a few who were following everyone disappeared, don't really know much about the laws , but Hp want to make sure that everyone remembers that this is there out, their venue and they knew how people would react . I wrote a nice piece in reaction to all this . Thought I would see that reader , the one every time he appears on you hub , it's taken down. I had to send him an e/mail which he has never responded to, some in the way of ?
Bless.
I don't like coffee so I'm glad tea is on this list! I need to eat more blueberies and salmon...the rest I eat often. Flax seed is a daily must as is chocolate!:) Outstanding hub Rasta!!
Sounds like you are already on a pretty sharp diet. Blueberries may be the strongest smart food on the list. Thanks for the energy, nuff respect Sunshine.
rasta1....Really interesting hub and thanks so much for the list of BRAIN power foods! Fortunately, I'll never have to worry or make the extra effort. There really isn't a food I don't eat!! What do you know about being smart AND overweight?? LOL UP +++
I like just about all of these - thanks for the reminder to shop healthily! Voted up, useful and interesting.
Its good to know i pretty much like all these foods and eat a few of them each week. great work. voted useful and up.
Very good information! Everyones brain could use a boost! As they say, "You are what you eat!" Voted up and useful.
What a great list! I eat of of these except for oysters.
Respect fpherj48, I think egg is the only brain food that can cause weight issues.
respect Marcy, I too try to shop for healthier options. Thanks for the energy.
Respect Fullerman, Just eating one of these foods daily will help to make the brain work more efficiently.
Respect Sgbrown, yes, everyone is a representation of what they eat. Smart people always eat smart food.
Respect 2bsure, missing out on oysters is not a big deal, I think the strongest brain booster is the blueberries.
Thanks rasta1 for the informative hub. I think the next step I'll take is to make sure that I'm eating most of these foods periodically by implementing them in my daily diet. Actually, healthy food has become a trend now. Voted up.
Respect Ioner, brain food has become popular once more, this is due to the new information culture we now live in.
I love eating healthy, just wish my better half would, too. It just helps us live longer and more productive lives....I don't know some people don't feel compelled to eat well. Great hub, votes up.
Respect emilybee, habits grow on people, so just keep living healthy and lead by example.
Wow, great list. I eat almost all food items listed here.
Respect Taw, There is the added benefit of aging slowly
Very useful information in this hub, Rasta1. I love the foods you list and will make sure I eat more of them.
Respect Seafarer, hope you do eat lots of them, because they also make you live longer.
WD Curry 111 Level 8 Commenter 6 months ago
I am headed to the store as soon as I am done with this coffee. I am a fan, my brother man.