food for memory

Our memory becoming worse when we'we getting older. In order to improve it, we have to consume brain food; foods that can helt to increase memory. among the foods are berries, spinach, oranges, baked potato, banana, honey, and pink salmon.

berries are full of antioxidants, which help to prevent free radicals damaging cells in the body. Specifically blueberries are the the power berries to improve memory. Eating just 1/4 cup of blueberries everyday will help your memory. It is the best because of the anthocyanic purple blue pigments and chlorogenic acid found in it, and exellent in helping the brain.

Spinach contains potassium, magnesium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folic acid which are a great combination for brain power. The folic acid in spinach help protect neurons in the brain. These vitamins also play a big part in helping to make healthy red blood cells which is the vehicle to carry oxygen to the brain. The potassium and magnesium are proven agents in helping to lower the blood pressure.

Oranges are mostly known for their high concentration of vitamin C. Whether eaten fresh or as fresh orange juice, they are powerful brain boosters, and they are well-known as being a great immune booster. It contains flavonoids which also is an added benefit for helping to prevent varicose veins, thus protecting against heart disease.

Baked potato is great for memory and lowering blood pressure. Potassium is loaded in potato, help in lowering and regulating blood pressure. For just 1/2 cup of baked potato, you will consume 9% vitamin B6, 13% vitamin C, 1% folate, 4% magnesium, and 7% potassium.

For one medium size of banana, you'll get 34% vitamin B6, 18% vitamin C, 9% magnesium, and 13%  potassium.All these nutrients are excellent combination for the brain. While mango is rich in glutamine acid, which is an important protein for concentration and memory.

The research carried out in 2007 on rats at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand shows that diets sweetened with honey may be beneficial in decreasing anxiety and improving memory during aging. Pink salmon is rich in useful nutrients; vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium and potassium.