Lifestyles Ideas Management - Mind your Diet

You can eat your way to a sharper healthier brain.
Fill your supermarket basket with oily fish like Salmon, sardine, herring and mackerel are some of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids – the main constituent of cell membranes in the brain. A research study has confirmed a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids promoted less mental decline in ageing patients. A diet lacking in this essential brain nutrient could weaken the brain and leave it vulnerable to disease. Vegetarian sources of omega-3 fatty acids include walnuts and flax.
American mustard and Indian curies are rich in turmeric, the spice that gives them their yellow color. This relative of ginger is being studied for its potentially potent medical benefits. It is believed that turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties which may help ward off Alzheimer’s disease. India has the world’s lowest rate of Alzheimer’s and experts believe turmeric could be a factor.
Gingko biloba and ginseng supplements is popularly used to enhance one’s memory and has been found to improve microcirculation in the brain, thus helping to reduce our risk of Alzheimer’s. Ginseng boosts alertness, clarity and reduces fatigue. New studies help protect the brain from breaking down as a person ages.