- 11 Sep 2008
Blueberry Yogurt
I caught a show on PBS the other night called “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life” with Daniel G. Amen, M.D. It was pretty interesting how he described the different parts of the brain and their function. He discussed a number of things to stay away from and a number of things that are good for your brain such as life-long learning, exercise and diet. These things contribute to improvements in memory and fighting diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
One of the best brain foods is blueberries. There have been studies that show that blueberries are the highest concentration of antioxidants of any fruit. There also seems to be a tie between what’s good for the brain is what’s good for the heart. Blueberries may also help reduce cholesterol. You can find a ton of info just by Googling “blueberries health benefits”.
And while I am on the topic, there are other foods that are good for the brain such as spinach, salmon, brown rice, walnuts and almonds and olive oil.
After watching this show, I was craving blueberries. Heck, now that I am fast approaching 40, I have to start thinking about this stuff, right?. I racked my brain on “Grilled Blueberry xxxxx”, but I just couldn’t figure out the “xxxxx” part. Why not try some vanilla yogurt with fresh blueberries on top? Now that is a great after dinner snack! It may not be grilling, but you get some healthy tidbits today.
-GrillDude
September 12th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Please get Rachel & Martha on your blog list! They will want you on their program!!! Take Care! BB PaPaPa
October 7th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Blueberries are also very low in sugar relative to other fruits. Try them with oatmeal, too; yum!
September 19th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
There are tons of brain food out there that can help improve our memory. The common nutrition that you can find in them are:
Vitamin C is an antioxidant and it prevents damage leading to different types of diseases.
Vitamin B can improve our thinking ability.
Vitamin E can help preserve brain function and protect nerve-cell degeneration. It is also one of the important antioxidants that our brain needs.
Carbohydrates are good for the brain, because they contain Glucose which are known as the brain fuel. It gives off energy for us to concentrate, remember, learn, and other activities.
Then there’s your protein. Amino acids are obtained from protein. Neurotransmitters need those amino acids to relay or become a messenger from one nerve cell to another. A high protein meal can make us feel energized because it increases the tyrosine levels of our brain and blood. Tyrosine and tryptophan are some of the different types of amino acids. And because tyrosine can make us become more energized, our brain can concentrate more.
January 28th, 2010 at 11:26 am
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