If youâre looking to improve your memory, reasoning and analytical skills then youâve got to start with the basics, your diet. The typical American diet doesnât exactly bolster high mental functioning; rather it serves to expand the ever growing waistlines of the masses. Just like your BMW motorcycle parts need gasoline to function, food is fuel for the human body and the type of fuel we place in our bodies has a direct influence on our overall performance, both mentally and physically. Avoiding certain âstupidâ foods and stocking up on more cognizant choices will make a significant impact on your cerebral functioning.
Coffee Beans
Yes I said it, coffee. So tasty, so ubiquitous, but is it healthy? Well yes it is. So many people are under the impression that coffee is harmful, but really itâs just misunderstood. Coffee beans are incredibly rich in antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Freshly ground, organic coffee beans have numerous cognitive and physical benefits. Habitually coffee consumption, when done in moderation, has been shown to decrease your risk for scary memory loss-related diseases like Alzheimerâs and Dementia. Just avoid the double shot caramel macchiato.
Cacao Beans
No I donât mean you should run down to the vending machine and devour 10 candy bars. That kind of chocolate isnât healthy because itâs been processed far too much and all of their health boosting properties have been lost in the shuffle. When cacao beans have been minimally processed, they offer enormous health benefits. They contain antioxidants, flavonoids, catechins and several other brain-boosting properties. Just make sure you stick to organic, non-alkalized cocoa power if you want the real thing.
