Types of Brain Food for Memory
- Memory foods not only help maintain brain function, but also prevent memory loss.Schieflage - Kernspintomographie image by Marem from Fotolia.com
Brain foods help improve memory, focus and alertness. Memory foods contain things like flavonoids, which are antioxidants that do many things to benefit our bodies, including improving brain function. A healthy diet with a variety of foods will help with the overall health of your brain and its function, but there are foods that have been proven to specifically benefit memory. - Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish will boost memory.fish for sale image by elmgrover from Fotolia.com
Eating fish is one of the sure ways you can improve your memory. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish have been proven to aid in the battle against dementia and other diseases affecting our neurological function. Fish rich in these fats include salmon and sardines. - Dark green leafy vegetables containing folic acid are beneficial to memory.leafy green vitamin a image by feisty from Fotolia.com
Flavonoids like anthocyanins help your brain function better and fight against diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. According to the US National Library of Medicine, research shows that some fruit and vegetable extracts containing high levels of polyphenolics (flavonoids), particularly blueberry, can be effective in reversing memory loss due to aging. Other sources high in memory-boosting flavonoids are red grapes, berries, tomatoes, carrots, cherries, citrus fruits and broccoli.
Folic acid, found in spinach, aids in improving memory loss and has been found beneficial to those with Alzheimer's disease according to Memory Improvement Central. Eating a half cup of spinach each day will prevent and possibly reverse some memory loss and it's also rich in antioxidants, which are also beneficial in overall brain function. In fact, adding a cup of dark leafy greens into your diet each day is recommended to improve memory function.
Onions, particularly red onions, have a natural flavonoid called fisetin, which helps improve long-term memory and prevents memory loss. - Meat contains important nutrients vital to brain function and memory.meat image by max blain from Fotolia.com
Your brain has chemicals called neurotransmitters, which are the messengers that carry signals between neurons. Tryptophan, a component of neurotransmitters, can't be made by your body; you need to get this through diet. Meat, eggs and dairy products provide you with the tryptophan needed to ensure proper brain function and memory. However, make sure you're consuming lean cuts of meat and low-fat dairy products to ensure overall health. - Antioxidants found in honey improves memory loss due to the aging process.honey image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
The antioxidants in honey help to prevent cell damage and loss. According to Memory Improvement Central, the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand, concluded that honey was beneficial to rats whose memory had been affected due to the aging process.
