Avocados, bananas, strawberries intensify the work of the brain
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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British nutritionists have developed a list of foods designed to activate the brain. These products they especially advise people engaged in intellectual work. So, in the first place is omega-3 fatty acid.
Research has shown that the reaction of nerve cells to incoming information is due precisely to this acid, which is contained in large quantities in sardines, salmon and mackerel. "Charge" the brain energy will help legumes, and in particular lentils, experts advise. Bananas also have a unique property. They reduce the electromagnetic activity of the brain.
As a result, a person feels calm. But before an important meeting you can eat beef liver, in which there is a high content of iron. This will increase the effectiveness of mental work, accelerating the movement of blood in the hemispheres of the brain. Lovers of strawberries, raspberries, currants were lucky. In these berries, scientists found high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants, which activate the nerve endings and create an upbeat mood.
Cope with fatigue and stress will help and seafood like oysters, lobsters, shrimp at the expense of vitamin B12. Ordinary chicken eggs are a universal product. It is rich in lecithin and phospholipids, supports the membranes of brain cells, helps the passage of signals through the nerve endings of cells. This increases the efficiency of the brain. To strengthen the memory, spinach and leaf salads, which will positively influence the nerve cells due to vitamin B9, will help.
It is possible to remove hyperactivity of the brain with the help of dark chocolate. It calms the brain centers, evokes a sense of pleasure, stimulates positive thoughts and creates a good mood. The final stroke is avocado. This fruit is distinguished by the content of vitamin E and the ability to rejuvenate brain cells.
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