Lifestyles Ideas Management - Brain Food

Many studies are going on to find out whether some food can improve your memory.
Vitamin C
This antioxidant plays a key role in maintaining healthy nerve cells in the brain and other parts of the body. It is found in oranges, strawberries, kiwi fruit, cabbage, red peppers and potatoes.

Vitamin E
It can reduce oxidative damage to tissue caused by free radicals. A rich diet in Vitamin E can protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Vitamin E deficiency is believed to be linked to poor performance on memory tests. It can be found in broccoli, mangoes, avocado, almonds, sunflower seeds, peanuts and Brazil nuts.

Folate
New research suggests that if can stave off age-related memory loss, as well as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. But keep in mind that folate is lost when you keep fresh produce for too long. Also steam or stir-fry vegetables as folate is lost if you cook them in water. It is found in broccoli, leafy green vegetables, liver, oranges, grains and legumes.

Zinc
A regular intake of this mineral will maintain proper nerve cell functioning. A low zinc intake is linked to an onset of dementia and memory problems. It is found in barley, wheat, beef, lamb, chicken, oysters and crabs.

Flavonoids
Its antioxidant properties are believed to protect against, and even reverse, some age-related memory loss. This is done by preventing degenerative free radical damage and by improving blood circulation. It is found in oranges, apples, broccoli, carrots, onions, tomatoes, chocolate and soybeans.

Iron
A deficiency in iron has been shown to be linked to short-term memory loss. Iron helps to build brain neurotransmitter activity. It is found in beef, lamb, clams, crab, prawns, pumpkin seeds, tofu and prunes.

Omega-3 fatty acids
These protect nerve cell membranes in the brain. Proper nerve functioning has a direct impact on mental functions. It is found in salmon, tuna and trout.

Gingko Biloba
It is believed that gingko antioxidant properties like Vitamin C and E, helped to cleanse the body of damaging free radicals caused by ageing, smoking and pollution among other things.