Which foods should we consume to protect our brain and improve its functions? Here are the recommendations of the master chefs of Besler Catering, the leading company in the mass catering, ready-made food, and transported catering sector…
Certain foods help us to protect and improve our brain, which manages all our body functions and organs. In today's conditions, our brain is exposed to negative effects due to reasons such as stress, poor nutrition, and air pollution. We may face focus problems and memory difficulties. However, we can create a positive effect for our brain and memory with a diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Here are 8 food items that will be good for our brain and memory…
1-Cocoa
Cocoa and chocolate trigger the production of serotonin, also called the happiness hormone. In addition, they support the brain and cognitive functions. For cocoa, which helps focus, learning, and memory, it is beneficial to give up white and milk chocolates and consume dark chocolates containing at least 70 percent cocoa.
2-Bone Broth
Another recommendation of Besler Catering chefs is bone broth. Bone broth prepared with the right method both strengthens our immunity and supports our brain health. It is possible to contribute to your brain health by consuming bone broth obtained by simmering marrow bones over low heat for 12 hours. Moreover, it is possible to store bone broth in the refrigerator for 1 week and in the deep freezer for 3 months.
3-Turmeric
Turmeric has the quality of a natural and strong antioxidant. This root plant, used for therapeutic purposes for centuries, helps the oxygenation of the brain and allows us to learn and process information easily. In particular, sautéing your vegetable or meat dishes with vegetable oil and turmeric would be an extremely ideal method.
4-Egg Yolk
The egg is literally a miracle food. Because it contains many nutrients necessary for brain health. Thanks to both providing the energy our brain needs and nutrients that produce hormones related to happiness, the egg is a brain-friendly food.
5-Oily Fish
Oily fish that provide Omega-3 fatty acids are the most basic factor in increasing memory and brain power. This food, which allows the brain to communicate faster by encouraging the signal between our nerve cells, is important for our brain health. You can consume small surface-dwelling fish two or three times a week, avoiding frying them at high heat.
6-Nuts and Oilseeds
Foods such as walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, flax seeds, and black cumin are extremely rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Consuming these foods, which slow down mental decline, raw and every day provides significant benefits.
7-Green Leafy Vegetables
Vegetables such as spinach, chard, broccoli, arugula, and parsley are extremely rich in vitamins A and K. These foods, which support not only the brain but also the intestines, should be consumed raw or lightly cooked.
8-Blueberries
Blueberries and similar dark-colored berry fruits are rich in antioxidant effects, just like green leafy vegetables. They have a protective effect against the aging of your brain. Blueberries, which also strengthen memory, prevent short-term memory loss as well. Of course, it is beneficial to consume everything in its season. However, we have the chance to consume dark-colored berry fruits out of season as well.
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