What you eat is how you think and how you behave. We know that brain food has a direct influence on mental capacity, mood and behavior.
An unbalanced level of amino acids and omega-3 fats is correlated with the development of certain mood disorders and behavioral issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD.
It also contributes to conditions associated with aging like Alzheimer's and dementia.
Certain foods can combat these problems because they are rich in omega-3 acids, antioxidants and polyphenols. Examples are fish, blueberries and chocolates which are certainly appealing to all tastes. The good thing is that you can indulge in these foods and get smarter at the same time.
According to researchers at the Heinrich-Heine University in Dusseldorf, Germany, a high intake of fruits and vegetables ( at least 400 grams per day) increases the antioxidant levels in the body and significantly improves cognitive function.
Their findings are independent of age, gender body mass index or education levels. According to Dr. M. Cristina Polidori, currently at the Department of Geriatrics, Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany,"With this work we show a multiple link between fruit and vegetable intake, antioxidant defenses and cognitive performance, in the absence of disease and independent of age."
No doubt a higher fruit and vegetable intake at any age increases our chances for good brains and a healthy life.
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