When it comes to studying, you need to have your brain fully on board. As food can directly affect everything in our bodies from our mood and energy levels to our memory, it is important that we choose the right food in order to keep our brain going strong. To this end we've listed 7 ways to boost your brain power via seven brain foods that smart studies should add to their daily meals.
Here are 7 ways to boost your brain power:
1. Go with the grain
By choosing wholegrains with a low-GI, glucose will slowly be released into the bloodstream, helping you achieve sustained mental alertness throughout the day. Opt for ‘brown' cereals, wheat bran, granary bread and brown pasta.
2. Fish for thought!
Essential fatty acids are needed for healthy brain function, concentration and general wellbeing. Naturally found in oily fish such as salmon and sardines, you can also consume via plant sources such as linseeds, flaxseeds, walnuts and soya beans.
3. Binge on berries
If the budget allows, berries are beneficial for their antioxidant factor to help provide sustenance for the brain and aid in memory recall too. An all berry bang for your brain!
4. Bet on broccoli
You'll want to include broccoli as one of the greens you eat on a regular basis if you want to receive fantastic health benefits like improved memory function and slow down the effect of ageing. Not a fan? Hide your broccoli under some cheese on your home-made pizza, you won't even notice it's there!
5. Choc it up a notch
High quality dark chocolate is chock-a-block full of antioxidants that increase blood flow to the brain for better brain function. Your verbal fluency also improves so writing that 3,000 word essay you've been dreading will come more fluently come exam time. Pass me another square!
6. Get cracking
Egg yolks are particularly good for their choline content. Choline is a B-group vitamin that is beneficial for a number of functions in the body including cognitive function and memory. #eggcellent
7. Don't be diluted
Drinking plenty of water enhances circulation in the body and keeps the brain from over-heating. Water is also believed to help improve mental and cognitive capacity. Drink up!
Originally published on Oct 30, 2015
