Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Brain Food

1. Blueberries
Sweet wild blueberries are bursting with antioxidants, which mop up nasty free radicals. Studies of rats show that a blueberry-rich diet improves memory and motor skills and reverses age-related declines in balance and coordination. Chemicals in blueberries affect the contractile machinery of arteries, and therefore have a good affect on blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure can damage delicate blood vessels in the brain and can lead to strokes.
2. Dark Leafy Greens 3. Salmon, Sardines, and Herring 4. Spinach 5. Red Wine, or, better yet, Grape Juice 6. Whole Grains and Brown Rice 7. Hot Cocoa 8. Nuts, Notably Almonds and Walnuts 9. Olive Oil 10. Garlic


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