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SFN.org reports that a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience showed that the natural compound epicatechin found in blueberries, grapes, tea, and cocoa enhances memory in mice. Epicatechin is a flavonol which has been found to improve blood flow to the brain and improve cardiovascular function in people. The study’s findings show that a [...]
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BrainReady.com lists their top five brain health foods. You may begin to wonder why some of these wonderful foods get mentioned on my site over and over. The answer is simple. They are so healthy, beneficial, and healing for our bodies. Food Health Attributes Brain Health Benefits Wild Salmon essential fatty acids, animal protein, low [...]
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Self Magazine writes that memory tests from a study in the journal Neurology showed that people who ate more than two servings of vegetables a day had “brains that functioned as if they were five years younger.” Standout veggies for a sharp mind: spinach, kale, romaine. Ref: Self Magazine, April 2007, p. 148
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Whfoods.org reported on the health benefits of walnuts. A quarter cup of walnuts has 90.8% of the daily value of omega 3 fatty acids. Some of the nutriontal benefits of eating walnuts are: cardiovascular protection from the large amount of omega 3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats improved cognitive function anti-inflammatory benefits that can help [...]
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HeraldNet.com reports that new research from Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center found that eating vegetables helps preserve brain function and protects your brain from age-related memory loss and dementia. The researchers found that spinach, kale, and collards had the best benefit. Zucchini, summer squash, broccoli, eggplant, lettuce, and tossed salad were also listed as particularly [...]
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