Nourish My Brain
Why our brain needs fats and antioxidants?
A good supply of essential fatty acids to function properly is necessary for our brain. If our body can not produce these fatty acids, then the need to get them thru either food sources or supplements in our daily diet arises.
Research Community believe that these fats not only help to supply oxygen to our brain cells but also help protect the brain cell membranes and prevent damage that may cause illnesses like dementia and Alzheimer’s.
This revelation leads us to believe that we need to increase our intake of these fatty acids which are called omega-3 fatty acids. The common sources from which they are found in are: fish oils, olive oils, nuts, and also seeds.
A good example of what fish oils can do may be found in the Japanese’s diet. They have a diet rich in fish and this gives a guessing account for their longest life expectancies in the world.
One of the best and strongest sources for omega-3 fish oil can be found in Wild Salmon. By adding wild salmon to your diet 1-2 times a week or by taking a mercury-free supplement as recommended by doctors, would benefit your over all brain health.
As stated before, nuts are also a great source for omega-3 and omega-6. Several researches involving over 220,000 people have shown that adding nuts to our diets can supply our brain with omega-3 oils. But they also help to reduce the risk of heart disease, which is the leading killer of both men and women in the Universe. Nuts contain super strong antioxidants and anti-inflammatory property.
Adding about ¼ cup of nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, or pistachio nuts) to your diet around 2-4 times a week will improve your over all health.
Research has shown that more than 20% of the population of the Universe, over the age of 85, suffers from some kind of dementia. Other cultures reveal that life styles can improve the level of mental function beyond the age of 85.
For a better mental health in our later years, the following can be done for the improvement:
Have the habit of doing crossword puzzles and/or other mental games. Research proved that one’s involvement with cognitive activities will help prevent memory loss. While crossword puzzles may help with memory functions, mental exercises with a friend are much more rewarding and beneficial (relationships).
Our diet is also very important, in helping to limit brain aging. Nutritionists insist these facts. They tell us about what antioxidants are and how they work and also in what food sources they can be found in.
The #1 Super food in their list of 10 Super foods is a little know berry found in the rainforest of Brazil called acai berry. This contains a powerful antioxidant. Not only does it have the acai berry juice in it but also many other strong antioxidants like mangosteen fruit juice and the famous goji berry juice along with over 100 other nutritional ingredients.
