Mental health and choice of food:
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Healthy brain |
Your brain is one of the main organs in the body that keeps you feeling healthy, in movement and in thinking by utilizing intensive energy. It is in short called the control centre of the body.
As every organ
requires energy or nutrients for its working so the same in the case of the brain
which requires several nutrients.
And one is
omega 3 fatty acid whose function is to build brain cells, an antioxidant which
reduces cellular inflammation and stress (Alzheimer's disease).
So, it is very
important to keep the health of the brain in proper maintenance for your own easiness.
Because food has both positive and negative impacts on brain functioning.
So, the choice of
food will keep the brain prevent from disease and in healthy condition. If you
choose brain-boosting food, it will improve both long- and short-term function.
Best Food:
The food that
is considered to be healthy for brain
functioning, describe below
1. Berries:
Berries are
considered healthy for the brain as they contain antioxidants which help in
reducing inflammation and stress. The antioxidant in berries is catechin-caffeic acid.
They have a positive impact on the functioning of the brain by improving brain cell
transmission, reducing stress and reducing age-related diseases.
There are
several types of berries such as blueberries, strawberries and blackberries.
Strawberries contain a compound known as pelargonidin which has an anti-inflammatory property and keeps the regular supply of
nutrients from one corner of brain cells to another which prevents Alzheimer's
disease.
Blueberries
have also several benefits on brain health. it has an antioxidant compound
known as anthocyanin having anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces
inflammation and stress conditions which otherwise cause various ageing diseases.
At the same time, it has compounds that are stuck on the brain cells and improve transmission between different parts.
2.
Eggs:
It is one of
the most consumed food because choline’s the best source and have several
benefits for brain health.
Choline is a building block of phospholipid that is present in the brain membrane and keeps memory and mood regulated by producing acetylcholine.
It also
produces some amount of folic acid which reduce age-related mental decline, vitamin B-12 which maintain sugar
level and vitamin B-6 which help to
maintain brain health.
3.
Fish:
Fish remains at
the top list to improve brain health. it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid which is the main nutrient that the brain required for its functioning.
The fishes that
contain a high level of omega-3 fatty acid are listed as follow: salmon, tuna, sardines,
herring and mackerel.
It builds brain
cells, therefore, improving the structure of the brain known as a neuron that helps in memory, learning and also in
declining brain-related diseases.
It is estimated
about 60% of our brain is made of fat of which half is made of omega-3 fatty
acids.
4.
Green vegetables:
Broccoli is named
after a class of compounds that are rich sources of antioxidants. They have a high
amount of vitamin K, which forms a fat that densely packed the cells of the brain.
It also
contains some other compounds such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, and lutein which
have anti-inflammatory properties that
prevent it from damage.
Spinach is
famous due to its rich source of antioxidant including lutein and beta-carotene
that prevents brain diseases. Another category of vegetables is kale, cabbage,
cauliflower, turnips etc.
5.
Nuts:
It is the source of
unsaturated fats that improve brain health.
It is
considered that regular eating of nuts reduces the risk of conjunctive disease
in adults by reducing blood pressure. It also improves the health of the brain
and helps sharpen the memory of an individual.
Nuts that have
vitamin E act as antioxidants that protect the brain cells from damage and help
in slowing down brain decline.
6.
Coffee:
Coffee is one
of the main beverages in your daily life. It contains two main components
caffeine and antioxidants. Caffeine prevents sleep by breaking adenosine, a
substance in the brain.
It contributes
positive effects on the functioning of the brain by improving mood, sharpening concentration and increasing alertness.
It also has
antioxidants that improve the health of the
brain and reduce the risk of stroke, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s
disease.
7.
Pumpkin seeds:
It contains
antioxidants that enhance brain function and improve mood. Pumpkin as
earlier said pumpkin is rich in nutrients. Among those one is
zinc which enhance thinking skill and memory by sending a signal to nerve cells.
It also,
contains Vitamin B, tryptophan, and magnesium to improve mood. Iron is used to prevent
brain fog. Copper is used to sending nerve signals.
8.
Whole grains:
As we know it
is one of the main organs of the body and it requires a huge amount of energy
so that it works properly and keeps the focus on its work.
Whole grain is a rich source of energy that release into the bloodstream ultimately maintaining brain
health.
It is also a rich
source of vitamins. The variety of whole grains includes bulgur wheat,
barley, brown rice, whole grain pasta and whole grain bread.
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