Natural Foods For A Healthy Brain

BROCCOLI
Broccoli is rich in calcium, vitamin C, B vitamins, beta-carotene, iron, fiber, and vitamin K. They protect against free radicals, keep blood flowing well, and remove heavy metals that can damage the brain.


NUTS
Nuts are good sources of vitamin E.  Higher levels of vitamin E
with less cognitive decline as you get older says Pratt. Add walnuts,
hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, peanuts, and unhydrogenated nut butters such as peanut butter, almond butter to your daily foods.

AVOCADOS
Avocados are almost as good as blueberries in promoting
brain health, says Pratt. The avocado is a
fatty fruit, but, it's a monounsaturated fat, which contributes
to healthy blood flow and healthy blood flow means a
healthy brain, says Kulze. Avocados also lower blood pressure
says Pratt.

WHOLE GRAINS
They are rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, and some omega 3 fatty acids that shield the heart and brain from damaging sugar spikes, cholesterol, blood clots, and more. They also contain B vitamins that have an effect on blood flow to the brain and mood.

FISH
The most effective omega-3 fats occur naturally in
oily fish.
Good sources of omega-3 fats include, soya bean oil, pumpkin seeds, walnut oil and
soya beans. They are good for healthy brain function, the heart, joints and general wellbeing.

TOMATOES
Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant
found in tomatoes could help protect against the kind of free radical
damage to cells which
occurs in the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's.

COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil contains medium chain triglycerides that the
body uses for energy, leaving glucose for the brain.


BEANS AND LEGUMES
Beans and legumes are excellent sources of complex
carbohydrates and are also mixed with fiber that
slows absorption, giving us a steady supply of glucose for the brain
without the risks of sugar spikes associated with many other sugar sources.