Table of contents:
- 1. Vegetables
- 2. Berries and cherries
- 3. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- 4. Walnut
- 5. Eggs
- 6. Turmeric
- 7. Oatmeal
There are many reasons why you can become forgetful or senile, starting from lack of sleep, genetic disorders, fatigue due to physical activity, lifestyle, age effects, and environmental factors. Good news for you, the food you eat can help you in your brain health.
A diet that is good for your memory and brain function are the types of foods that can increase blood circulation to the brain. Apart from that, your brain also needs antioxidants. The neurons in your brain are particularly susceptible to oxidation by free radicals. It is like a piece of apple that is left peeled, then the apple will turn brown and "age" prematurely. Likewise, roughly what happened to your brain. Antioxidants function to neutralize these free radicals. If your brain gets enough antioxidants, the parts of your brain will be protected from free radical attack, including the part of the brain called the hippocampus, the part of the brain that is the key to your memory.
Here is a list of foods that can prevent you from becoming senile:
1. Vegetables
"Must eat vegetables" is definitely no longer an unfamiliar command to your ears. And in fact, vegetables are very beneficial for your body, including for the health of your brain. Vegetables contain antioxidants, which, as already explained, can help your brain health. Vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and green vegetables can help improve memory in your brain.
2. Berries and cherries
Berries, especially sharp colored ones (such as blackberry, blueberries, and cherries), are rich in anthocyanins and other flavonoids that can improve memory function in your brain due to the antioxidants they contain.
3. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for the health of your brain. More specifically, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can help improve memory function in adolescents. Why is that? DHA is the most abundant fatty acid in your brain. Therefore, if you get enough DHA, your brain will work more efficiently. You can eat seafood, such as salmon, tuna, sardines, and so on to get these omega-3 fatty acids. Replace meat with fish as your diet every week. If you are allergic to food seafood, You can consult a doctor or nutritionist instead. You can also get omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, seaweed, and microalgae supplements.
4. Walnut
Walnuts are known to have a positive effect on heart health. However, it turns out that walnuts can also improve your memory. Add walnuts to the list snack your choice.
5. Eggs
Eggs are one of the few foods that contain choline, a substance that is shaped like a vitamin that makes cells function properly. Eggs are especially important for consumption by pregnant women when the brain of the baby they are carrying is developing. Choline itself is particularly important in the development of the hippocampus, the center of memory in the human brain. Egg yolks themselves contain vitamin B12, which is known to reduce homocysteine, a substance that is toxic to the brain and is associated with low brain activity.
6. Turmeric
Turmeric is a well-known food ingredient in Indonesia. As you know, turmeric is yellow in color and this turmeric color is very sharp. This yellow color comes from an antioxidant called curcumin. Research shows that curcumin can prevent the formation of amyloid, a protein that can block neural channels in the brain. Curcumin can also prevent oxidation and inflammation.
7. Oatmeal
High fiber content and protein found in oatmeal or cereals whole-grains can help blood sugar periodically be delivered to the bloodstream. Your brain uses sugar as a source of energy, and sugar, which is regularly and regularly researched, can help your brain store information for tasks that require memory.
Keep in mind that it doesn't mean that after you eat the foods that have been mentioned above, you will immediately have a very sharp memory. However, these foods can help support your long-term memory health.
