6. Eat a Balanced, Anti-Inflammatory Diet
The food you eat can enhance brain function, prevent
disease, and improve memory. Although each person is unique and has personalized
nutritional needs, eating a variety of healthy foods in their whole-food forms provides
your body with essential nutrients that protect, relax, and nourish your brain.
An anti-inflammatory
diet centers on eating real, whole foods without added refined sugars, processed
carbohydrates, and artificial ingredients. Incorporate a wide variety of colourful
organic vegetables, natural fibre, essential phytonutrients, and probiotics to nourish
a healthy microbiome and squelch excess inflammation.
There are certain foods that are especially supportive
of cognition and healthy brain function:
- Regular
walnut
consumption boosts overall cognitive functioning by reducing inflammation
and improving brain health.
- Curcumin
in turmeric has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties that help
prevent the development of neurodegenerative diseases like
Alzheimer’s disease.
- The
brain
is largely composed of fatty acids, so it is not surprising that consumption
of omega-3–rich foods like salmon and sardines are associated with a reduced
risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
Berries and cherries are rich in anthocyanins. These powerful antioxidants help prevent damage caused by free radicals that can contribute to neurodegeneration.
By Jennifer Weinberg written on November 26, 2019, and published online
at https://chopra.com
Editor’s Note: The information
in this article is intended for your educational use only; it does not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the Chopra Center's Mind-Body Medical Group, and is not
a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek
the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions
you may have regarding a medical condition and before undertaking any diet, supplement,
fitness, or other health programs.
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