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The human body is directed from the brain and providing it with the optimal food will help improve our productivity and performance.
As if it were a vehicle, the engine of our daily activity must be lubricated and of course fed with the necessary fuel for performance and power to ensure a balance between mind, body and result.
Physical exercise and sport, so often prescribed for a healthy life, must always be accompanied by a balanced diet.
From the mouth to the stomach and directly into the bloodstream to awaken the productive activity of the brain, that is the way to understand the nutritional activity of foods that help you think, feel and work.
Brain Foods, the fundamental Neuro-foods of our diet.
- The Banana or Banana it is a facilitator of glucose that we contribute to the brain from the blood, which together with the high caloric power that results from its intake make it essential in the daily diet. Its high content of minerals such as magnesium and potassium help maintain muscle and nerve activity and regulate the water balance in cells respectively. It also has a high content of B vitamins, vitamin C and vitamin E and folic acid.
- The carrot, is another stable supplier of blood sugar for us to combine with other foods. Its high content of beta-carotene and antioxidants help to delay cellular aging which, together with the vitamin B it provides, balances the nervous system.
- The spinach They are the green leafy vegetable with more vitamins and minerals that can be ingested from A, B, C and E, to Iron to help transport oxygen through the body along with the fundamental calcium and phosphorus to help cognitive control .
- The coffee It is one of the best memory contributors, the caffeine it contains protects us against eyelid spasm, and its excellent supply of antioxidants and amino acids make it a perfect ally to combat cellular aging.
- The chocolate in its different versions it is another value to take into account. Black contains antioxidant properties that help promote endorphins, improving focus and concentration. Milk chocolate increases visual and verbal memory, and if eaten hot, its antioxidant capacity protects the brain from oxidative stress.
- The eggs They have a fat called choline, which is composed of a very high content of vitamin B, helping memory and reaction time. Its high mineral content also makes it a perfect contributor to cardiovascular activity, providing Zinc, Selenium, Sodium, Iron and Phosphorus.
- The salmon, a marine food from the oily fish family, which has the much acclaimed omega-3 fatty acid to protect and maintain arterial and cardiovascular traffic in perfect condition, which together with Vitamins A, B, and C and minerals such as Iron helps memory, reasoning and focus.
According to WHO (World Health Organization) daily consumption of these foods can help brain activity improve by 20-25%.
Mental training must also be supplemented, food is essential and daily, but meditation and cognitive training help to keep the “mental muscles” in shape.
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