8 products that will make you smarter

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

The human brain makes up only 2% of its mass. But at the same time it consumes 20% of the energy produced by the body. This is more than any other organ. A large power consumption is necessary for the rapid transmission of nerve impulses. There are foods that energize the brain and speed up its work. Which? Find out now.

This yellow-green oily fruit is loved by many (especially vegetarians). Avocado does not require culinary processing and is included in the recipe of many dishes (from snacks to sushi).

High in protein and unsaturated fat. Despite its calorie content (160 kcal per 100 g), it is considered a dietary product. The oleic acid in avocados breaks down cholesterol and prevents fat accumulation.

But most importantly, avocado stimulates the brain. It improves blood circulation and strengthens neural connections.

Advice: Eat avocado and egg toast for breakfast to recharge your mind for the day. To do this, grind the avocado pulp with a fork and mix with the grated boiled egg. Season with salt and pepper, add other spices to taste and spread on bread.

This is a delicious and extremely healthy berry. Blueberries are used for the treatment and prevention of eye diseases, and thanks to the pectins they contain, they help eliminate toxins from the body. Blueberries are rich in fiber. There is also sugar, but very little - you can not be afraid for the surges of insulin in the blood.

In terms of gray matter benefits, blueberries have been shown to prevent age-related dementia (such as Alzheimer's) and improve memory and learning. Other berries have similar benefits for the brain. For example, strawberries and cranberries.

Advice: Eat fresh or frozen berries. Dried blueberries are too sweet and not as healthy.

You know from our infographic that fish is good for you. Vitamin B12 contained in any fish strengthens the nervous system. But the main advantage of sea fish is omega-3. These are unsaturated, that is, correct and healthy fats that:

• improve memory, including with age-related destruction;
• improve mood and help fight depression.

In this regard, it is recommended to include salmon more often in the diet in winter, when there are short days, long nights and little sun.

If you don't like salmon fish, there is a great alternative - tuna. It is also rich in omega-3, and also contains vitamin B6, which is a catalyst for the exchange of amino acids and improves metabolism in the brain tissues. In other words, it improves his performance, and also has a beneficial effect on memory and mood. If you follow a vegetarian diet or simply do not like fish, then enrich your diet with eggs.

Advice: Grill salmon without oil for a truly dietary meal.

They are rich in dietary fiber, like fruits and vegetables, and protein, like meat and milk. Nuts and seeds are sources of energy so important for the efficient functioning of the brain. Moreover, they contain vitamin E and magnesium. The first maintains the elasticity of the blood vessels in the brain and prevents the occurrence of oxygen starvation. The second protects against stress and overvoltage.

Nuts and seeds are best eaten neat, without sweet or salty additives. That is, no bars and kozinaki.

Advice: Frequently add chopped nuts and seeds to salads, appetizers and main courses, as well as to baked goods.

and

Having drunk a cup of tea or coffee in the morning, we feel a surge of cheerfulness. No wonder! After all, the caffeine contained in them stimulates thinking, memory and reflexes. These drinks are also rich in antioxidants and can prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease.

For more information on how coffee affects brain function, read this article. Let's just remind that it shortens the reaction time, improves attention and logical thinking.

Drink fresh and natural coffee and tea. But be careful with sugar. If you want to sweeten the drink without harm to health, use spices: cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg. Agave nectar also helps to avoid sharp jumps in blood sugar levels. A couple of drops of syrup will add a pleasant sweetness to your coffee or tea.

Advice: Do not drink more than 2-3 cups of coffee and tea a day.

Oats have a special place among cereals. Its benefits have been tested by time: it contains a lot of fiber, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart and circulatory system. Oats are used to make cereals and flakes, and from them, in turn, they make porridge.

Oatmeal is nutritious and low in calories (it contains both protein and omega-3), so it energizes the brain without harming the figure. It is also full of antioxidants and vitamins, including the already mentioned vitamin E.

Advice: Add berries and nuts to oatmeal to double the brain benefits.

During processing, brown rice does not lose its bran shell, namely, nutrients are concentrated in it. In particular, B vitamins, minerals and fiber.

In terms of brain function, brown rice:

• speeds up metabolism;
• provides cells with manganese and magnesium.

Advice: Cook brown rice twice as long as white rice.

Do you like spinach, arugula or kos salad? Then you can nourish your brain while experiencing gastronomic pleasure. Dark green leafy vegetables are rich in iron and vitamin E.

Iron is extremely important for normal brain function. With its lack, a person cannot concentrate normally and quickly gets tired of intellectual work. Conversely, a full supply of gray matter with iron increases the ability to perceive and analyze information.

Advice: try to have greens on your table even in the cold season. Prepare salads, snacks, and green smoothies.

What do you eat to be smarter?

Leave reasoned answers in the comments.