When’s the last time you memorized a phone number? Although many of the new fancy gadgets and gizmos allow for knowledge and information to be right at our fingertips 24 hours a day, it seems the simple tasks of remembering a birthday or phone number have become impossible without this new technology. Take control of your brain once again with the natural aid of foods and herbs listed below.
Herbs
Herbs such as rosemary that rich in the anti-oxidants dilate the cerebral vascular tissues, which aids your brain throughout the memory process. In some cases, just smelling an herb like rosemary can have this effect.Other herbs to look out for are those that contain ginko, ginseng, and gotu kola.
Fruits & Veggies
The thing to remember when picking out a mind-boosting fruit or vegetable is color. Dark reds, blues and greens are going to have the strongest effects on memory and brain function. Apples contain quercetin which protects against memory loss… blueberries have great anti-oxidant called anthocyanin… red onions and grapes contain both anthocyanin and quercetin. Purple eggplants (a combination of red and blue) is rich in nasunin which protects the lipids in our brain tissue. Dark green vegetables like broccoli, spinach, brussels sprouts and romaine lettuce are high in folic acid… which in some cases have shown to actually reverse memory loss.
Tea
Tea’s vast benefits for the mind and body can be attributed to its gentle balance of anti-oxidants and caffeine. According to a study by the University of Limburg in the Netherlands, “the most important consequence of [caffeine’s] adenosine antagonism… might lead to improvement of higher cognitive functions, particularly memory.” The antioxidants found in tea tea are called polyphenols, which have been shown to improve cognitive function and memory time and time again. Tea also contains a amino acid called theanine which helps reduce “the jitters”, keeping the mind relaxed and focused.
Fish & Nuts
At first glance these two food groups could’t possibly have a thing in common, but where they truly come together is their oils. The oils found in these two food groups contain omega-3 fatty acids, which do wonders for the brain. One thing to keep in mind is, these oils contain nutrients that are not made in the body, so the more you eat the better off you’ll be (but of coarse everything is best in moderation).
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