If you walk into a room to do something and can't remember why you went in there, it might
not be all in your head.
It could be your diet.
Try these three foods to stay sharp and focused.
First, scramble up an egg for breakfast.
One egg supplies about a quarter of your daily value of choline, a nutrient that helps your
body produce a necessary neurotransmitter for memory and learning.
An added bonus: preliminary research shows choline may also help fight Alzheimer's disease.
Second, eat your spinach.
This dark, leafy green is packed with nitrates.
In a recent study, people who consumed lots of nitrate- rich plant foods like spinach,
lettuce and beets increased blood flow to parts of the brain responsible for working
memory, which helps you with things like math and remembering phone numbers.
Finally, try almonds.
One ounce, or about 23 almonds, supplies one- third of your daily vitamin E requirement.
Vitamin E may be important in preserving spatial memory, which helps you recall things like
your favorite shortcut to the supermarket or how to get from your office to the gym.
In addition to eating the right healthy foods, stay physically active.
Exercise can also keep you thinking clearly by boosting blood flow to your brain.
Now that's food for thought .