Hey there, viewers! Want to feel young again? Not just on the outside, but the inside as well.
Pay attention to what you eat. Your daily diet has a huge impact on your health.
This includes your brain as well.
In today’s video, we will be talking about 6 foods you should be eating
regularly if you want to keep your mind young. Carrots definitely are in.
But what about berries and nuts? What makes olive oil so special?
We will be talking all of these AND more…
Carrots
Bug Bunny isn’t the only one living young and healthy! This crunchy veggie is great for your
mind and body. If you want to keep your brain young, have some carrots. Maybe even juice them.
Or make carrot pudding. Everything about carrots is great. You know why?
Because it’s loaded with vitamin A and antioxidants. We all have
heard about carrots being awesome for the eyes.
But it turns out, a few carrot sticks a day can keep your brain healthy too.
This is possible through the presence of high levels of a special compound.
It is great for your memory as it reduces memory deficits caused by age. Besides this,
it also reduces inflammation in the brain.
Experts state that carrots are useful in boosting brain health. They performed
various experiments and found evidence of the special compound’s role in restoring memory.
One such experiment was conducted on mice. They
were given a diet supplemented with 20 mg of the special compound found in carrots.
Results were nothing short of amazing. Mice showed significant reduction
in the inflammation in their brains. It also restored their memory to that of younger mice.
So what else do carrots do besides great eyesight and a younger brain?
Their anti-aging effect isn’t just restricted to the brain. You will get beautiful wrinkle-free
skin as well. Carrots can also prevent various types of cancer, particularly colorectal.
The credit goes to the great phytochemicals and carotenoids present in them.
How do you eat carrots? Do you eat them raw? Do you juice them?
Share your preferences with the Bestie community in the comments below.
Berries
Berries are delicious. Especially if you eat them as a topping on a lip smacking smoothie.
That’s got to be a great nutritious breakfast option too.
But did you know there’s strong scientific evidence that eating
berries keeps your brain healthy and young. Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries-
all of them prevent age-related memory loss and other changes.
Experts say that eating berries is very beneficial for the aging brain.
This is because berries contain a high amount of
antioxidants and compounds that protect brain cells from damage.
These antioxidants fight off the free radicals and prevent the damage caused by them.
Berries also change the way neurons in the brain communicate within themselves.
This change is important because it reduces inflammation.
Wondering how inflammation in the brain impacts you?
Well it contributes to neural damage. You will face problems with your cognitive abilities.
Your motor control gets damaged as well.
Experts cite berries like blueberries and strawberries for decreasing a particular
type of stress in cells. This stress excellerates the process of aging.
Looking for a super fun way to eat berries? Here’s my favorite… Get some almond milk, a
few saffron strands, and fresh yogurt. Blend them all in with lots and lots of frozen mixed berries.
Your smoothie bowl is ready. Add ice into the blend if you want your smoothie thick.
Don’t forget to top it with fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
A few pistachios here and there would also be great.
Fish
Want a younger healthy brain? Eat more tuna sandwiches. Or maybe some salmon salad.
Or have more sardines at lunch. You see where I’m going with this?
Fish, especially oily fish, is great for the brain. Research has shown high levels of
omega 3 increases blood flow in the brain. This helps your brain perform better. Not just this,
omega 3 also improves your thinking abilities and cognitive skills.
And you know which food is super rich in omega 3?
Oily fish! The omega 3 found in oily fish helps build membranes around each and every cell in your
body. This also includes your brain cells. Omega 3 definitely has some serious tasks to complete.
They improve the structure of your brain’s neurons.
Scientists studied over 3000 people ages 65 and older to find the correlation between their eating
habits and brain activity. Those who ate omega 3-rich fish three times or more per week had a 26%
lower risk of developing silent brain problems.
People who ate one serving of fish high in omega 3 had 13%
lower risk. Eating oily fish regularly also preserves the white matter in your brain.
So what fish could you be eating? Of course tuna, salmon and sardines are on
our list. But don’t underestimate mackerel and herrings either. They are good for your brain.
All of these have a high amount of vitamin B12 that protects the brain against Alzheimer’s.
Need any more reasons to eat more salmon salads this weekend?
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Nuts
This is another great food for a healthy, young brain. Maybe that’s why walnuts even look like a
brain! And not just walnuts that are healthy. Almonds and sunflower seeds are also amazing.
But why are nuts so good for you? Because they contain monounsaturated fats, vitamin E,
omega fatty acids and antioxidants!
Monounsaturated fats definitely keep your arteries clear. But that’s not the only job
nuts do. They have high levels of precursors of serotonin to boost your mood. Experts
have found that eating more nuts is directly linked to better brain function in older age.
Nuts and seeds offer a good amount of vitamin E, which is a strong antioxidant in itself.
Combine this with the power of omega fatty acids and you have a winner!
Studies have already shown that vitamin E reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s and improves cognition.
So how many nuts should you be eating daily on average? Eating
1 ounce of nuts every day is the right way to take care of your brain health.
Don’t load up on calories as the majority of nuts are calorie dense foods.
Olive oil
We all know how super good olive oil is for hair and skin beauty routines.
This nourishing oil gives your skin and hair intense hydration.
But very few people know how great it is for the brain.
Olive oil, particularly the extra virgin oil,
is loaded with antioxidants. These antioxidants have significant anti-inflammatory properties.
Both your body and your brain care when it comes to olive oil.
Researchers have found extra virgin olive oil to be very helpful in boosting brain power.
There is significant evidence that this special oil slows the progression of aging on your brain.
One particular study has shown that extra virgin olive oil improves memory
and short-term plasticity. All thanks to the high amount of antioxidants.
Extra virgin olive oil goes a step further in boosting your brain health by helping restore
your memory. It protects your brain from the damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
Wondering about the best way to include olive oil in your diet?
You can drizzle extra virgin olive oil on your salads. You can also marinate your
meats and seafood in it. Or just spread it on your bread before putting it in the toaster.
This health boosting oil is versatile! You won’t get bored of it. I can guarantee you.
Chocolates
Eating foods to keep your brain young doesn’t mean you need to give up taste.
Both health and taste can go hand in hand. Dark chocolate proves this.
There are now even more reasons to indulge in a little dark chocolate after dinner. Or maybe
add dark chocolate to your fruit salad? It will definitely make it both nutritious AND delicious.
So why are we praising dark chocolate? It’s because this lip smacking delicacy keeps your
brain young, healthy and active. All thanks to the high cocoa content it’s loaded with.
As long as your chocolate is rich in cocoa, your brain is happy.
But what makes dark chocolate so good for your brain? The answer lies in flavonoids,
a type of antioxidant especially important for your brain health.
It fights off the oxidative stress your brain is highly susceptible to. This oxidative stress
fastens the process of aging causing age-related cognitive decline. The result is brain disease!
Flavonoids encourage the growth of blood vessels and neurons in specific parts of your brain. These
parts are responsible for memory and learning. They also stimulate blood flow in your brain.
These aren’t all mere speculations. There are scientific studies to support this.
Scientists confirmed the brain-boosting effects of dark chocolate. Participants were given dark
chocolate, with at least 70% cocoa. They then used imaging methods to study activities in the brain.
It was concluded in the study that eating dark chocolate improved the brain's ability to learn,
along with other brain-related benefits.
Do you regularly eat any of these foods? Will you be including them in your daily
diet? Let us know in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!