HEALTH AND WELLNESS

5 Super foods That Enhance Brain Health

Foods for Improved Brain Function

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Foods play a very important role in maintaining good brain health. Good cognitive health ensures that you remain productive and are able to perform up to your optimum level. Following a healthy diet and active lifestyle is crucial for maintaining good cognitive health. 5 such superfoods that enhance brain health are as follows:

1.Berries- Berries contain flavonoids and are good for the brain. The antioxidants present in berries including catechin, caffeic acid, anthocyanin, quercetin reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. Antioxidant rich berries include blueberries, mulberries, blackberries, strawberries. They have been found to prevent age related cognitive decline and improves communication between brain cells boosting learning and memory.

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2. Broccoli- Its high time you stop underestimating Broccoli and include more of it in your diet. Broccoli contains a compound glucosinolates, which is broken down by the body to produce isothiocyanates. Isothiocyanates…