Top 5 Brain Healthy Foods

Leafy Greens (Collards, Spinach, Kale)

These vegetables are one of the best plant sources of omega-3, packed with antioxidants, vitamins A, C, E and K, and are a low source of fat and calories so you can eat them pretty much all day.

Cocoa Powder

Cocoa powder is rich in Theobromine, which helps to reduce inflammation and can protect you from diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Cocoa powder provides tons of benefits, especially if your powder is at least 72% cocoa. Here’s a look at some of the health benefits of cocoa powderResearch suggests that adding more cocoa powder to your diet helps to improve your attention, working memory, and general cognition. It may also restore cognitive performance in people with sleep loss.

Green Tea

First off, green tea has both a natural level of caffeine and l-theanine, which boost brain function (especially when taken in moderate doses). Green tea has also been proven to support fat burning and reduce the risk of heart disease, which can help make sure that your brain is constantly supplied with a steady flow of healthy blood.

Bananas

When it comes to providing your brain with the fuel it needs to stay powerful and poised throughout the day, it’s hard to beat bananas. These sweet, tasty fruits are absolutely packed with natural carbohydrates, and are also proven to help with concentration and learning.

Black Coffee

One study showed that black coffee was the most prominent source of antioxidants in the American diet, so you might have been enjoying this brain food without even realizing what you were doing. A healthy amount of caffeine (if consumed in moderation) and black coffee’s zero calories also help with intermittent fasting and weight loss, which provide a number of cardiovascular benefits to your brain.

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Amlagreen & brainMD