Foods for a Healthy Brain by Taiwan No.1 (2)

Berries
1. capacity
  1. reduce symptoms of depression
  2. lower the risk of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's or dementia
Whole grains
1. such as oatmeal ,brown rice ,and whole-grain breads
2. help prevent strokes and heart disease
3. wheat
  1. is not technically a whole grain
    1. it has vitamin E and some omega-3s
4. can reduce the risk for heart disease.
Tea
1. help memory and concentration
2. two to three cups
3. must drink the freshly brewed kind
4. contains a modest amount of caffeine which can boost brain power.
Dark chocolate
1. made from cocoa
2. increase our brain power
3. Experiment
  1. showed that five days of eating cocoa improved blood flow to the brain.
4. drawback
  1. gain weight if eating more
5. contains several natural stimulants, including caffeine
Fish
1. such as salmon
2. contain omega-3 fatty acids
  1. can slow down our brains' aging process
3. brain cells that are related to short-term memory live in people who eat fish regularly
Walnuts
1. they are even shaped like a barin
2. contain chemicals that may strengthen brain cells
3. eight to ten a day are enough
Beans
1. can stabillze gluose (blood sugar) levels
  1. the brain is dependment on glucose for fuel
Pomegranate juice
1. protect the brain from the damage of free radicals
2. recommend approximately 2 ounces a day, diluted with spring water or seltzer.

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	Created by Maggie Hsu about 9 years ago