If your memory isn't doing everything it can for you, just changing just a few of your daily habits can do wonders for your mind. Check out some of these features you can adopt:
- Eat red fruits
Also known as the berries group, in addition to being highly antioxidant, they have memory benefits: ingesting two or more half a glass servings a week can delay the onset of Alzheimer's by up to two and a half years. - Drink coffee
Experts point out that caffeine has a substance that protects the brain in general. Ingestion of 2 to 3 cups a day is sufficient. - Eat Cocoa Powder
Cocoa powder antioxidants can help boost your thinking skills. Try mixing a tablespoon of cocoa powder with skim milk, or sprinkle it on coffee. You can also eat a square of dark chocolate, but make sure it has a high cocoa content (look on the label if it has 70% or more in its content). - Include Omega-3s in Your Diet
Eat two to three servings of fish a week, such as salmon, or take an omega-3 fish oil supplement. This fat helps control inflammation, which is often caused by insulin spikes from excess carbohydrates in the body. - Burn extra calories every day.
A recent study found that older adults who burned 300 calories a day with any kind of physical activity (300 calories equals about 30 minutes of running) had a nearly 90% reduction in the rate of mental decline compared with people who made the least amount of movement. Therefore, move for your physical and mental health. - Sleep at least seven hours a night
Research shows that sleeping more than nine hours, or less than five, causes short-term memory wasting. A good night's sleep should be paramount in your routine.
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