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Today, we have Jill guest posting from Jills Home Remedies.
Do you ever have those “brain fog” moments? You know, the “why did I walk into this room”, or “I forgot what I was even talking about” right in the middle of a sentence? I like to call this forgetfulness “brain fog”, and find that as time goes by, I find myself more forgetful.
Our minds are one of the most important things to us. It’s good to be physically fit by cleansing, eating healthy, and excercising, but what good is a fit body if we can’t think clearly?
Anytime I visit a nursing home and speak with the elderly that still have sharp minds and memories, I pray that one day that can be me! But sometimes my forgetfulness now leaves me wondering how well my mind will work in my grandmother years. 😉
If you are concerned about retaining your cognitive ability, I have great news! There are healthy foods that can help you retain and increase your brain power {cognitive ability}.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a substance that feeds our brains and helps prevent memory loss. It can even restore nerve function in the brain, making it a great choice for Alzheimer’s patients. But why wait until you have a disease like Alzheimer’s before you start taking advantage of a great supplement like coconut oil? Coconut oil can help prevent mental decline, and has a list of other great benefits too! It is recommended to start out taking 1 teaspoon of coconut oil a day and work up to 2 tablespoons a day. It is essential to use organic extra virgin coconut oil to receive these benefits.
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is one of my very favorite foods! Knowing I can eat dark chocolate every day to help improve brain function makes me one happy camper. 🙂 Dark chocolate contains flavanols, which improves cognitive function. The higher percentage of cocao {minimum 70%} in dark chocolate, the better. The more cocao chocolate has, the more health benefits you will reap.
Cold-Water Fish
Low DHA levels may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. Cold-water fish like tuna, salmon, herring and mackerel contribute to the largest amount of DHA. Do your best to avoid farm-raised fish as they are not a healthy choice.
Blueberries
Blueberries are a favorite berry around our house. We eat them in smoothies, food, and straight out of a bowl. The flavonoids in blueberries make them a popular food for maintaining or improving memory, reasoning, and decision making skills.
Green Tea
The catechins found in green tea helps cognitive abilities. Drink up to 2 cups a day to take advantage of its healthy benefits for the mind.
Vitamin D
Low vitamin D levels are associated with cognitive decline. Do your best to be out in the sunshine every day for at least 30 minutes, or take a good cod liver oil as a vitamin D supplement.
Walnuts
Eating a handful of walnuts every day may help stop cognitive decline. Walnuts contain melatonin, omega-3’s, and polyphenols. Add them to salads, oatmeal, or smoothies for a delicious way to benefit from their memory-boosting ability.
Do you enjoy any of these brain-boosting foods in your diet?
Jill is passionate about making natural medicines from the comfort of her home, and teaching others how to do the same. She is a follower of Christ, homeschool mother of 4, and a certified family herbalist. She enjoys sharing DIY videos from time to time at her YouTube channel. Jill also co-authors the books Homeschooling Day By Day and Trust Your Intuition. You can find her blogging at Jill’s Home Remedies and connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinteres
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