food to boost brain power

Brain Power: Foods to Boost Brain Power
Keep aside the mind for a while (though it is unthinkable to think about the brain without the mind) and let us deal with the brain in isolation. Brain is the total controller of the human body. Both physical andmental well-being depends on the proper functioning of the brain. It manages the stress and keeps the energy levels. It provides clarity of thinking, to the extent it can! To increase the brain power is most desirable viewed from any angle, whether spiritual or secular. All activities need the active support of the brain. Among others, good food sharpens the brain power and provides strength to it.
Nature has in abundance food items that are supportive to the enhancement of brain power.
What to take:
*.About 60% of the brain consists of essential fatty acids. Foods with high concentration of Omega-3 acids are good, like olive oil, flex seeds etc.
*.Food rich in Antioxidants are a mustto arrest the progressive deteriorationof the brain, with the advancing age. Such foods prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Vegetables like tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, fruits like, strawberries, raisins, oranges, and blueberries.
*.Food abundant in proteins is essential to maintain and enhance memory and learning ability. Lack of protein causes fatigue and weakness. The protein-rich food items are almonds and walnuts, soya beans etc.
*.Vitamin B6 is known as the brain vitamin, and whole grain foods provide this to the brain to improve itsactivity. Some of them are Oatmeal, Brown Rice, and Oat Bran.
*.Herbs like ginko biloba and rosemary.
*.Phosphotidya Serine—increases lucidity and speed of learning.  Memory decline arrested.
*.Vinpocetine— increases blood flow to the brain.
*.Hyperacum Perforatum—Make tea of the weeds—has the mood-elevating effect.
*.Sniffing basil is supposed to cause brain-boost.
*.Fiber is a brain food hero. With fiber-rich food one will never suffer from constipation.    Good bowel movement assists good brain functioning and adds to its power.
What not to take
*.Avoid food that cause allergies—peanuts and dairy products create such problems for many.
*.Caffeine leads to poor quality decisions. Shun tea, coffee, tobacco, alcohol etc.
*.Potato chips, white bread and sugar affect the brain power adversely.
*.Avoid artificially colored and flavored foods.