How To Include Your Brain As Part Of Your Overall Health And Fitness Regime : Brain Foods

Article by michael bourne

A lot of people who say that they have a weight loss regime or a health regime or any kind of health and fitness routine fails to see the importance of including their brains in their routine, as they only focus on getting their bodies in shape, getting fit or losing weight. However, the brain being the most complex organ in the body that dictates the functions of the body daily routines, from going to the toilet to going to sleep, needs to be looked after as well. So in order for the body to function correctly the brain needs to be in even better shape than the body, which means daily diets and exercise as well. Although there is no absolute proof that eating certain foods has any direct fighting properties to prevent certain diseases from affecting the brain, some researchers have suggested that a good diet can play a positive role in how we feel, our moods and memory. Some of the top brain food includes the foods that have lecithin contained in them. Lecithin is one of the super nutrients that is converted to a vitamin-like nutrient known as choline, which is vital to making this chemical that plays an extremely important role in the memory process.

Experiments have been conducted and the results suggest that prolonged period of choline deprivation over a long time will result in memory lost. Lecithin can be found in foods such as eggs and peanuts and my favorite, soya beans. Scientist have now revised their theory on eggs and not only their theory on the benefits of eggs on memory, but also on their theory on cholesterol, because it does not affect the cholesterol in the blood. I have 101 recipes for eggs, if you would like a copy click here to Optin to get yours free.Another import ingredient to the brain is iron, which research has shown that long term deficiency will affect our ability to concentrate. Iron can be found in a number of foods like lean red meat, and oily fish like sardines and salmon for meat eaters. For non meat eaters it can be found in dark green vegetables, peas and bake beans. There are also vitamin and mineral supplement that supply our daily recommended allowance of 14.8mg.

Omega 3 in another well known important aid to the brain, which allows our brains to work well by keeping blood to our brains, as a result of this we will get oxygen and glucose, which is the number one source of energy to the brain. Omega 3 can be attributed to protecting against the decline of the brain functioning, it can be found in oily fish like salmon and in dark green vegetables. Flavonoids are another one of those super foods that benefits the brain as a result of the slowing down of the loss of the brain functions, it can be found in berries and red peppers, lettuce and citrus fruits. Gingko biloba is also said to improve the blood flow to the brain and provide oxygen, it has long been thought of as a memory booster and it is said to combat age related memory loss by regulating plasticity of the brain, this is mostly found in supplements.

Last but by no means the least is the humble water, drinking plenty of water does not only benefit us by quenching our thirst, but tops up the fluids and help our brain work to it full capacity. Camomile tea before going to bed is said to have a mild sedative effect and could therefore have a brain restoring restful night sleep. So in any health, fitness or weight regime that you have please try your best include your brain in it as well as it is all we have.

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