Brain Buzzing Foods For Foggy Minds

Are you feeling a bit lethargic and mentally foggy? You're not alone. Enduring chronic stress and anxiety over the past couple of years has significantly impacted our brain function.

Neuroscientist Lila Landowski from the University of Tasmania recently explained to ABC that, in terms of executive function skills, the brain faces challenges accessing the prefrontal cortex, crucial for decision-making, during these stressful times.

So, what's the remedy? According to our nutritionist Kimmi, it's time to incorporate brain-boosting foods into your diet. Promptly. Kimmi emphasizes the importance of adequate nutrition for cognitive function, including concentration, memory, information retention, and overall brain health.

Prepare your shopping list (if you can bear the online shopping trauma these days) and fill your pantry with these delectable options. Kimmi suggests these six foods to enhance your brainpower and overall well-being.

1. Hemp Seeds: Recently legalized in Australia, hemp seeds are an excellent plant-based source of essential fats, making them ideal for vegans. Essential fats, crucial for proper brain function, play a vital role in controlling mood and emotions. They also contribute to protecting the brain from inflammation.

2. Turmeric: Known for its vibrant golden color, turmeric boasts potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It's a valuable addition to your diet for safeguarding the brain and promoting a healthy mood. For optimal benefits, consume turmeric with a source of fat, such as extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of black pepper to enhance absorption.

3. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVO): Following a Mediterranean-style diet has proven to be protective against brain health, specifically reducing brain atrophy. Given that EVO is a key component of this diet and provides monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, it's an excellent choice for maintaining brain health.

4. Raw Nuts: Pistachios, brazil nuts, almonds, and walnuts offer antioxidants, protein, and healthy fats, linked to reduced inflammation and the slowing down of age-related brain decline.

5. Avocado: An abundant source of monounsaturated fats, avocados also contain Vitamin E. The brain, susceptible to oxidative stress, benefits from Vitamin E's antioxidant properties, enhancing neuron survival and protecting against neurodegeneration.

6. Blueberries: These beloved berries are rich in flavonoids, exerting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in the body. A recent study revealed that daily consumption of concentrated blueberry juice improves cognitive function, blood flow to the brain, and working memory.

Yours in health,

TFP