8.18.2008

Makanan untuk Otak

Has anyone ever told you that fish is "brain food?" What does this really mean? ? ? ? ? ?

Studies have documented the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fatty fish, in lessening the damage wrought by dementia. One study showed that eating at least one fish meal per week may significantly lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

There are also benefits to eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fiber. Other touted brain such as blueberries, strawberries, prunes, raspberries and blackberries (Semua yang berberi beri la), because antioxidants found in them have been linked to improved memory. In addition, foods containing B vitamins or magnesium are crucial to ensuring normal brain and nerve function. Both of these nutrients are often found in bread, rice, pasta and fortified cereals.

Finally, remember that just like the rest of your body, your brain needs energy, which it prefers to get from glucose.
[Ihsan daripada John Hopkin's Medicine]

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