So when you're studying for the upcoming exam which is presently looming as the start of fall semesters near, or perhaps already begun you ask yourself, "Am I eating right?" A question I often know that the answer to in despite my best efforts and lack of will power the answer is a very definite No. So here today I'm going to suggest a few brain foods either to enhance your learning experience or strengthen your intellect.
Açai. Yes, it's been recommended time and again by just about everyone for its antioxidantpowers and ability to keep you looking like a 20 year old for the rest of your life. In addition, it also helps to keep brain membranes supple, smooth, and ready in envelop whatever comes at it. I´m taking this from what I remember from the website I read this morning about how great Açai is, and I'll spare you the link, because I'm not the best at product promotion. Anyhow, as I described in previous entires Açai pulp tastes great with fruit. you can buy some Açai powder or Açai juice over at amazon.com or a local health food store in your area.
Goji Berries. This Chinese berry is rumored to have kept people alive for 300 years, or at least according to myth. I bought two big bags of these berries about a year ago, and
I absolutely hate them. They are difficult to chew in a dried form are bitter and get stuck in your teeth. they go better in a smoothie type of mix, and would be better if they were chocolate covered. the seeds are absolutely horrendous and never stop coming at you, but again this little treat has enough antioxidants to be the pride and joy of anyone advocating yet another way to stay young and smart for ever.
- According to the Learn a Language blog Lion's Mane Mushrooms are also a great
supplement to your brain healthy adventures. It looks a bit like a shaggy dog and nothing worth eating in my book, but perhaps for the more experienced eater it would make a nice treat for a more adventurous person within to try something new. The blogger who tried it said he didn't notice many real effects from the mushroom, but who knows. There are apparently quite a great deal of beneficial fungus compounds out there. Sample with caution. - Omega acids. These Omega fatty acids have been linked to beneficial brain function, people who are deficient in Omega acids may have developed dyslexia or have learning troubles as a result of the deficiency. You can find this little compound in a handy supplement at the store (I recommend a no burp brand, as you may end up with quite a bad taste if you don't.). You can also find this supplement in eggs, some butter, fish, and a wide variety of other healthy foods for your body. I listed Açai up top as a great antioxidant. Açai also helps the body uptake more Omega acids enhancing brain function even more.
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Cut back on the soda, but don't deprive yourself of coffee. Good coffee the
real stuff
has a lot of benefits in it for you. Recently, in a New Scientist article I'm not going to link to it was found that coffee drinkers lived longer and had better heart health. And sure enough coffee beans have all the antioxidants you'll ever need to live to be 300. Of course, you probably already were going to sip some coffee before I told you that.
- If you want some snacks I recommend Raisins, M&M's with Almonds or Peanuts, and some good whole grains somewhere to top it all off.
