Can't find your keys in your house? What about wandering around a parking lot wondering where in the world you parked your car! Memory loss is a common complaint among people as they age. Most tend to accept it as a normal aging ailment and move on with our day, thinking nothing can be done about it!
Can I tell you a secret? Something can be done! There are many natural remedies that can be used to boost brain power and improve memory loss. Let's take a look at a few!
BRAIN FOOD!!
There are many foods that provide the nutrients your brain needs such as antioxidants, B-vitamins, anti-inflammatory oils and spices. Here is a list of a few of them:
Nuts & Seeds - Walnuts are the top nut for brain health. They have a high concentration of DHA, a type of Omega-3 fatty acid. It helps improve cognitive performance in adults and prevents age-related cognitive decline. Pumpkin seeds have vitamin E that helps to improve cognition and reduce the risks of Alzheimer's disease.
Blueberries - Deliver anthocyanins, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Blueberries have antioxidants that help improve communication between brain cells, as well as improve memory.
Salmon & Mackerel: Fatty fishes are rich in Omega-3. The brain uses Omegas-3s to build brain and nerve cells, and fats are essential for learning and memory. They can also slow age related mental decline.
Eggs - Eggs are a good source of nutrients related to brain health including vitamins B6 and B12, folate and choline. Choline helps mood and memory. B vitamins help slow the progression of mental decline in the elderly. Folate deficiency is common in elderly people with dementia, and folic acid can help minimize mental decline.
Turmeric - Turmeric has been shown to cross the blood barrier which gives it the ability to enter the brain directly and benefit the cells there. It has shown to benefit memory, especially those with Alzheimer's. It also boosts serotonin and dopamine which can improve the mood.
Oatmeal- Oats are high in vitamin E as well and can improve cognition!
Leafy Greens & Lentils: Kale, spinach, collards, and broccoli are rich in vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta carotene. Broccoli is high in vitamin K, and vitamin K can been linked to better memory. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects which protect the brain against damage.
Our bodies need these important vitamins and nutrients, so throw a few in your lunch bag tomorrow and start your effort to a healthier mind and body!
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