your memory to a razor edge and generally help keep
your energy up well into the new financial year.
regenerated and renovated. Just like putting good oil into a
car to help it run better, omega-3 oils like those we find in
oily fish (e.g. salmon and tuna) are your body's favorite way
to keep the mind running clean. If you're vegetarian, flax
seeds and walnuts contain something similar to fish oil (it's
called ALA) and can give a similar benefit!
transporting information from neuron to neuron. The
next time you're trying to remember someone's name at
a function, the answer should come to you faster if you're
full of Acetylcholine. This neurotransmitter plays a big
part in the way the brain forms memories and can be
found in egg yolks, peanuts and milk to name just a few.
two more neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine,
known as the alertness chemicals. To keep awake and alert,
the best sources of tyrosine are lean proteins like shellfish,
fish, chicken, legumes, nuts or seeds.
such as an amino acid called, pyroglutamate, which is
the powerful aminos, the boost in fibre and other
vitamins will improve your energy levels throughout the
day. Many fruits and vegetables are also high in
antioxidants such as Vitamin C which can boost your
immune system.
times a day, your brain can slow down waiting for the next
meal. Having a regular meal pattern, where you eat every
3-4 hours, is a surefire way to keep the furnaces burning.
minerals (such as B vitamins) are present in raw foods,
like whole grains, fruits and vegetables. However, in
order to make products sit on the shelf longer at the
supermarket, many foods get processed in such a way
that they can destroy these nutrients. When you choose
foods labeled as wholegrain, or prepare your own meals
from scratch, you're more likely to get all the good stuff
that your brain needs to run at full capacity.
but it's 100% true that a variety of well balanced foods is
the best way to maintain optimum health - not just your
brain, but your body as well. That doesn't mean you can't
reward yourself every so often with your favorite foods!
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