Feeding the Brain

Nothing more important than the brain. So lets start a diet for our brain and get "stronger".

Crab for directions

Food rich in zinc is very good for the brain. Zinc has been found to support the hippocampus, the part of the brain that helps us to remember where we are going. A portion of a crab gives us half of the recommended daily allowance(RDA) of zinc.

Soya for memory

Mimics estrogen in soya could boost the memory. This is why women can remember any minor indiscretion better than men. A study showed that a man who took soya isoflavone pills for six weeks significantly improved his memory. But for men, don't take it too much because you will end as a 'mak nyah' someday.

Sardines for mood

New fishy nutrient called selenium has been found to benefit mood - as well as sperm health. A study in UK showed significant improved mood and reduced anxiety.

Berries for longevity

A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the nature's finest antioxidant, vitamin C, help to prevent us from losing our mental faculties as we age. So lets take a break and eat handful of berries - they're berry good for us.

Tea for mental agility

Flavnoids and the L-theanine were found in tea is good for brain. A study of more than 2,000 Norwegians found that mental performance was superior in those who drank the most tea. The best effects can be seen when four cups of tea a day were consumed.

Red meat for intelligence

Red meat inn full of iron - associated with optimal IQ. A study at Assiut University in Egypt found young men increased their IQ when started eating iron.

Grape juice for list recall

A study at the International Conference on Polyphenols and Health showed that after 12 weeks of drinking grape juice, the ability to remember items on the list improved as well as the short term memory.However, the same can't always be said of the vine's other popular products.

Broccoli for anxiety relief

Folate isn't just for girls. Apathy, irritability, and anxiety happens due to lack of folate intake. A study published in Public Health Nutrition found that low folate levels in blood lead to mood swings.

Eggs for healthy cells

Apart from strengthening the bone, vitamin D is thought to be essential for a healthy mind. A Health Supplements Information Service's review reported that mental decline twice likely in adult with low levels of vitamin D. Other source of this vitamin is the oily fish.

Oats for mental focus

After two different breakfast, 40 volunteers were evaluated by the Swedish scientist and they found that the best result were seen after the low GI(slow digesting carbs) breakfast. This is due to blood glucose levels were maintained for longer between meals.

However, eating is not everything. We must exercising our brain to withstand some amount of pressure and don't rely more on your feeling instead of instinct. A little bit confusing, but trust me, it is not easy to use our brain wisely.



adopted and edited from Men's Health, august 2010.