Whether we like it or not, the older we get, the more difficult it is to learn new things. But actually, the kind of diet we eat will influence this rate of memory loss. So, here are 7 foods to super-charge your brain power:
1. Berries.
Researches have suggested berries in daily diet reduce or even reverse declining brain function. They are rich in antioxidants which slow down the aging of the brain.
Blueberries have also been linked to reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
2. Fatty fish
Seafood like salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, and sardines are packed with omega-3 fatty acids; powerful and versatile nutrients that are essential for a healthy mind. About 40 percent of the fatty acids in brain cell membranes are DHA, one of the main omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil. Experts believe it's probably necessary for transmitting signals between brain cells.
3. Coffee
Researchers believe that coffee's caffeine and ample antioxidants are the keys to its protective affects.A recent Finnish study of 1,400 longtime coffee drinkers reveals that people who sipped between three to five cups of coffee a day in their 40s and 50s reduced their odds of developing Alzheimer's disease by 65 percent compared with those who downed fewer than two cups a day.
4. Chocolate
Chocolate contains flavonoids; another class of antioxidants that some researchers links to brain health. Other flavonoid-rich foods include apples, red and purple grapes, red wine, onions, tea, and beer.
5. Yogurt
An important source of vitamin B12, yogurt helps hold off many of the cognitive problems that can come with age, like memory loss and cognitive decline. Some researchers have also found that vitamin B12 stops the brain from shrinking.
6. Green Vegetable
Research suggests the darker the color of the vegetable (like dark green broccoli and spinach), the higher the concentration of protective antioxidants. Choose dark and diverse colored veggies to cover your bases.
7. Avocado, oils, nuts, and seeds
They all contain another important antioxidant: vitamin E. In one study, researchers found that people who consumed moderate amounts vitamin E — from food, not supplements — lowered their risk of AD by 67%
