Brain Food for Memory Retention โ According to Science ๐ฑ
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In my war against chalking every blast of burnout and goal missed to blaming ourselves for being lazy, hereโs a post about foods that support memory and lower anxiety levels while studying and trying to take in information. Remember as much as things seem to be working against us, there are also things working for us!
EVERY single time I do a long study session, something I canโt miss is preparing snacks to go along with the session. Not only do I feel more relaxed having something too much on, but I also feel that I can hold my attention much longer than compared to if I didnโt have them.
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๐ฑ Omega-3s (walnuts, fish, avocado) โ healthy unsaturated fats that have been linked to lower blood levels of beta-amyloid โ the protein that forms damaging clumps in the brains of people with Alzheimerโs disease. A 2015 study from UCLA also linked higher walnut consumption to improved cognitive test scores. When people talk about brain foods, fatty fish and other omega-3 suppliers are often at the top of the list. About 60% of your brain is made of fat, and half of that fat is the omega-3 kind. Your brain uses omega-3s to build brain and nerve cells, and these fats are essential for learning and memory (NIH).
๐ฑ Caffeine โ Perhaps the effects of caffeine on energy level arenโt quite new to you โ and whilst drinking too much coffee has its setbacks, a cup of tea or just adequate levels of caffeine can help to boost your memory and input of information. New studies show that caffeine helps to solidify new memories and help you to remember for longer. Investigators at Johns Hopkins University asked participants to study a series of images and then take either a placebo or a 200-milligram caffeine tablet. More members of the caffeine group were able to correctly identify the images on the following day.
๐ฑ Berries (antioxidants and flavonoids) โ Flavonoids, the natural plant pigments that give berries their brilliant hues, also help improve memory, research shows. Neurology, researchers at Harvardโs Brigham and Womenโs Hospital found that women who consumed two or more servings of strawberries and blueberries each week delayed memory decline by up to two-and-a-half years. In addition, antioxidants act against both oxidative stress and inflammation, conditions that may contribute to brain ageing and neurodegenerative diseases. Blueberries and blackcurrants are some of the berries that pack the strongest punch.
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๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ โ able to penetrate directly into the brain, lower depression symptoms, grow new brain cells and foster better memory!
๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ โ combines the power of berries & coffee for a happy boost and memory support!
Leafy vegetables โ help to slow cognitive decline
oranges โ You can get all the vitamin C you need in a day by eating one medium orange. Doing so is important for brain health since vitamin C is a key factor in preventing mental decline.
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