when it comes to taking care of our bodies and improving the outlook of our overall health one
thing that we often overlook is the nervous system we often forget how important it is to keep our
nerves and neurons in great condition just like every other tissue organ and system of the body
our nervous system requires adequate nourishment as well which is why it's important to eat a
diet with foods that offer benefits for your nerves many people don't realize it but there
are certain vegetables that studies found to work wonders on the health of our neurons
and that is exactly what we are going to talk about in this video be sure to watch until the
end because there's one that not too many people know about so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
but the first vegetable that we need to mention is brussels sprouts brussels sprouts
are actually loaded with several beneficial nutrients but one that we need to discuss
is alpha lipoic acid it's a compound that contains antioxidant properties that has been shown to help
with the glucose levels of people with metabolic syndrome but when it comes to the nervous system
alpha lipoic acid can offer benefits to those with multiple sclerosis which is a chronic disease that
causes the protective covering of the nerves to be damaged it also works to reduce the pain numbness
and tingling sensations that can come with diabetic neuropathy as well next up is edamame
edamame is a preparation of immature soybeans that originated in east asia most people don't
realize that it contains omega-3 fatty acids which are known to reduce the risk of heart disease
and other conditions not to mention of course omega-3s can benefit the nervous system as well
studies found that omega-3 fatty acids work to repair nerve damage after an injury has occurred
unfortunately our bodies don't produce omega-3s on their own which means that we need to get
them from our diet of course fish is loaded with omega-3s however edamame is another great option
if you're not a fish eater next up on our list is avocados technically avocados are considered
to be a fruit however we just had to include them here in this video not only are they loaded with
anti-stress b vitamins avocados also contain high amounts of potassium as well the central nervous
system relays signals from the brain to other parts of the body for this mechanism to occur
the body relies on potassium to generate nerve impulses an average sized avocado contains up to
milligrams of potassium which is about 20 percent of the daily recommended amount the next one that
we need to talk about is ginger ginger is often known to be one of the healthiest and
tasty superfoods on the entire planet turmeric and curcumin are two ingredients of the ginger family
that offer many different benefits for the human body of course this includes the nervous system
a study showed that these powerful components work to provide protection for neurons
and can be helpful in those with diabetic neuropathy as well another vegetable that
can benefit the nervous system is spinach the reason spinach is good for the nervous system
is because it's high in vitamin b6 this vitamin helps the body produce neurotransmitters which is
a chemical that helps send signals throughout all of the organs and tissues of the body
thankfully you can get 26 percent of your daily vitamin b6 by eating just one cup of spinach which
as we mentioned can provide some great benefits for the nervous system next up on our list is
broccoli broccoli is packed with some amazing antioxidants and nutrients including vitamin k
it's a fat soluble vitamin that is essential when it comes to the health of the cells in our brain
studies have shown that a higher vitamin k intake leads to increased memory in older adults
broccoli also contains other components that provide anti-inflammatory effects that can
limit brain damage as well moving right along next we need to talk about cabbage specifically
purple or red cabbage because it contains a property known as anthocyanins which is a
type of flavonoid that crosses the blood-brain barrier and can protect brain cells from aging
and potentially even reduces the risk of diseases such as cancer it also protects the brain from
inflammation that can damage neurons impair motor skills and reduce cognitive functioning
the next vegetable on our list is collard greens collard greens actually offer quite
a few health benefits one thing in particular that we need to mention is that they are high
in choline choline is a nutrient that is used by the brain and nervous system to regulate memory
mood and muscle control it also helps form the membranes that surround nerve cells as well
our body can only make a small amount of choline which means that the rest must come from our
diet this is why eating healthy vegetables like collard greens can benefit the nervous system
another leafy green that we should mention is kale kale is known for being one of the
most nutrient-dense foods on the entire planet the reason that it can help the nervous system
is because it's high in magnesium a study found that those who consume high levels of magnesium
in their diet were less likely to experience the negative side effects that comes with neuropathy
while more testing is needed in this area the preliminary findings do seem to be promising
thankfully you can easily add kale to your diet by including it in your salads
and other tasty recipes and we couldn't have made this video without mentioning chia seeds
chia seeds are loaded with some amazing minerals and antioxidants but one that is often overlooked
is calcium usually when you think of calcium the first thing that comes to mind is strong
healthy bones however many don't realize that calcium also supports the nervous system as well
calcium actually plays a role in the formation of brain cells
and helps form the pathways for communication to other parts of the body this is important because
calcium can help repair nerve cells and build them back up once they become damaged this is
why chia seeds and other calcium-rich superfoods can offer benefits for the nervous system
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i hope you like the information that we shared in this video and hopefully you're now one step
closer to protecting your nerves and taking better care of your nervous system as always
this video is for informational purposes only please speak with your doctor before
making adjustments to your diet because they will know more about your individual condition
and if you want to dive even deeper into this topic we do have a full guide on our website
i'll drop a link to it right below this video down in the description thank you so much for
watching all the way to the end have a blessed day and as always breathe easy my friend peace you