Eat These Foods To Boost Your Memory

While supplements are better than nothing, they can’t offer the body what whole foods offer it. The problem is whole foods provide an entire spectrum of other vitamins and nutrients, not just the one in the supplement. Plus, the body absorbs and processes whole foods easier than supplements so it gains more benefits from them. Here is a list of super foods that can help boost your memory, and research is showing, ward of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

  • Nuts, Flax Seeds, and Fish. Chock full of omega 3 fatty acids, these foods are believed to slow down the process of Alzheimer’s. Eating these foods will benefit the body in its entirety, not just the brain and cognitive functioning, but every internal system.
  • Vegetables and Leafy Greens. People who eat a lot of leafy greens and vegetables tend to have a lower risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The rate of normal old-age cognitive decline slows down, too. Keep in mind that people who are on blood thinners should not eat some leafy greens that are high in vitamin k (like kale and even green tea) because of the potential dangerous interaction.
  • Berries. Berries are filled with antioxidants, as are dark skinned fruits. These antioxidants are believed to reduce the amount of plaque in the brain, which is what causes Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia to develop in the first place. Think raspberries, oranges, strawberries, etc.
  • Caffeine. Found in chocolate and coffee, caffeine may actually slow the pathology of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Research has discovered that caffeine intake improves memory significantly.
  • Spices. Turmeric, nutmeg, and cinnamon all benefit the body, especially cognitive functioning. They are also antioxidants, gluco-regulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hypertensive.
  • Certain oils. The right (and healthy) oil can really benefit your body, your brain, and your memory. Olive oil and coconut oil are both found to help people with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Always Best Care has been in the senior care giving industry for over twenty years. Seniors living in the Morris area are encouraged to call the Always Best Care Morris location for information about in-home care in Morris, as well as other options regarding senior care in Essex. Call them today at 862-772-7047 to set up your free care consultation. They look forward to hearing from you!

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