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Brain

“These are a Few of My Favorite Things”

by laurel on May 10, 2007

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 saturated fat, [...]

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Veggies Sharpen Your Mind

by laurel on March 25, 2007

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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Make Like a Squirrel and Eat Some Walnuts

by laurel on March 7, 2007

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 relieve [...]

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Study Shows Vegetables Preserve Brain Function, Protect From Memory Loss

by laurel on March 2, 2007

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 [...]

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