Although genetic inheritance can create in a person
predisposed to develop diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple
sclerosis, depression, etc., studies clearly indicate that other factors such
as diet also directly affect the physiological brain.
However, what are the foods that can keep your brains
healthy? What vitamins or supplements you
must also eat to get that body is not damaged or at least be maintained in
optimal conditions as long as possible?
In this regard, a number of nutrients, according to
research, allows the brain to perform well in their daily work:
Phosphorus: This is an essential nutrient for the brain and
is found in dairy products, bananas, whole grains, brewer's yeast, cocoa, green
leafy vegetables, especially artichokes, celery, parsley, cabbage, etc.) dried
beans (white beans, chickpeas and lentils), nuts (almonds, peanuts, walnuts,
etc.) egg yolk, fish, potatoes and meat birds.
Selenium: Another necessary nutrient is selenium found in
foods like fish (herring, tuna, etc.), oysters, eggs, whole grains, wheat germ,
mushrooms and some vegetables such as garlic, broccoli and carrots.
Zinc: As for zinc,
it is especially seafood, meat, egg yolk, cereals, whole meal bread, brewer's
yeast, nuts, mushrooms and some vegetables (broccoli, spinach and beans).
Vitamin E: This vitamin is found especially in wheat germ
oil and sunflower and also in olive and corn.
Besides food and nutrients described above it is necessary
to note that, in addition, it is also indicated consumption of ginkgo biloba. This
herb, much used since ancient times to the east, that has antioxidant
components and improves blood flow to the brain.
For these properties, it is accepted worldwide as an element
that helps the brain to prevent deterioration in such important functions as
memory and improves the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease early. In this sense,
it is ideal, especially for older adults, taking ginkgo biloba daily infusions.
A healthy recipe that you can continue to improve and strengthen
the functions of the brain and mental abilities (including children in school
age it may take) is the next batter who described below:
Shake for concentration No.1
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 150 g of almond
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
Preparation
Remove the skin from the almonds. To do this, boil them in a
little water for a few minutes and rub to remove the skin. Place these, water,
honey and pears in a blender. If desired, strain it and then serve chilled.
Another healthy recipe involves making a smoothie
Shake for concentration No.2
Ingredients
- 4 prunes
- Glass of milk.
Preparation
Let the prunes in a glass of water all nochepara to leave
much of the sugar it contains. Then the next day, remove the seeds from the
prunes and beat them together with a glass of warm milk. Take especially at
night.
This recipe not only good for memory but also helps people
suffering from constipation.