Five foods that can boost your brain power
by Davana Pilczuk, Savannah Morning News
Want to know how to improve your brain power? Yes, you can do Sudoku and go for a jog, because both are great for reducing the effects of aging on the brain. But did you know there are a few great superfoods that can improve memory, cognitive function, and help you beat your friends during the next trivia night?
Research has found that the speed we age and the performance of our brains are both greatly impacted by what we ingest. Genetics does play a part, but the foods we eat, or too often don't eat, have a far larger impact on our body's ability to stay healthy and perform well than we had originally thought.
The following five foods will help you think better and feel better:
Celery: Although lacking in flavor and a tad stringy, celery stalks are great for the brain because they contain luteolin, a compound believed to help with brain inflammation. Science is finding that chronic inflammation of the body is tied to all kinds of diseases and also premature aging. Thus, eating celery will help slow the aging process of your brain! If you like the crunch of celery, eat it raw with peanut butter spread inside the stalk and sprinkle raisins on top. This yummy treat affectionately known as "Ants on a Log" is a great way to get kids to start liking celery.