Brain Fart Much?!

That moment when you're taking a test and you can't, for the life of you, remember that 1 + 1 = 2.  You KNOOOW that you know the answer but for some reason you just can't remember.  Well, I found a way to help that.  Most people accept that memory loss comes with age BUT there are things that you can do and eat to begin slowing that process.  I am the QUEEN of two sayings "who" and "I don't remember." LOL I have never had a great memory but as I got older I started researching how to improve that.  I can say my memory has improved about 10% in the last 2 years.  That may not be the largest number, but something is better than nothing. 

Memory is the name and Concentration is the game.  Brain performance, of course, is affected by nutrition, or the lack there of, if you don't eat nutritiously.  Certain FOODS improve your brain's actual ability. They help to enhance focus and the ability to remember things.  Berries - blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries, and also spinach.  Brain Cell Performance tests have proven results that when these foods are eaten BPT scores are better.  Blueberries have antioxidants. Antioxidants protect against changes in your memory that come with age.You may also want to try walnuts, cashews, and almonds, they help with mental clarity.

Wine and Green Tea increase the activity in your brain.  Green Tea enhances concentration and contains antioxidants that work toward protecting your body from deterioration because of the presence of polyphenols in them.  Omega 3 foods are good as well, the most popular being fish, salmon and herring.  There's also flax seed oil, olive oil, canola oil, brown rice (ugh), pumpkins seeds, beans, and eggs.  Eggs make your thinking process FASTER and improves memory.

EXERCISE is beneficial for your brain and your memory because it increases the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain,

and it increases the chemicals in your brain need for cognition, which is the process in which you acquire knowledge.

STRESS negatively affects your brain and adversely affects your memory.  The lower you stress level the better your memory is.

If you can't eat berries and spinach to increase brain function, try increasing your intake of nuts and eggs. I know most of you can't workout for an hour or more but 15 minutes a day can get the chemicals in your brain flowing better and reduce your stress levels.  It all works hand in hand, if you take it seriously. You never know whenthat next brain fart may happen. :o)

Be Dazzling.