With me being a nutrition and foods teacher and now with Colby starting a masters in Nutrition we have steered our eating habits towards a more healthy direction. So I thought that I would start doing some posts on nutrition as well as helpful hints and tips for the kitchen.
The other day I came across this article and thought I would share. I am so glad that many of them are already in our diet; especially CHOCOLATE!!! I am sorry, but I could never give that up!
So here are 15 of the top foods to keep your body and brain healthy and active
1. Blueberries – These treats supply your brain with antioxidants that help keep cells healthy.
2. Raspberries – Whether growing wild or cultivated, raspberries are one of the most antioxidant-rich berries.
3. Strawberries – In addition to antioxidants, strawberries are high in vitamin C. A strawberry dessert is good for you.
4. Salmon – A great source for omega-3 fatty acid. Eating fish at least twice a week is considered a good nutrition goal.
5. Eggs – These contain choline, a fat-like B vitamin, which enhances memory and minimizes fatigue.
6. Broccoli – Have more broccoli because it contains vitamin K, which helps with overall brain performance.
7. Spinach – Dark green vegetables, such as spinach, have been shown to slow development of dementia in women.
8. Almonds – A handful of almonds gives you a healthy dose of vitamin E, which contains antioxidants.
9. Bell Peppers – These peppers contain large amounts of vitamin C, which helps protect brain cells.
10. Carrots – There is evidence that carrots reduce inflammation in brain cells and guard against memory loss.
11. Avocado – Almost as good for your brain as blueberries, avocados contain fats that keep blood flowing.
Add avocado to salads.
12. Flaxseed – Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flax- seed is good mixed into a smoothie or yogurt.
13. Beans – Raise alertness and stimulate nerve impulses in your brain (a good thing) with beans.
(I'm not endorsing coffee but I will admit that I LOVE the smell of coffee beans! Mmmmm)
14. Coffee – This is one of the best sources of antioxidants in the American diet. Excessive amounts,
though, interfere with sleep — bad for the brain.
Save the BEST for last!!!
15. Dark Chocolate – Not only does this yummy food contain antioxidants, it also spurs production of endorphin's,
which improves your mood.
