4 Foods To Boost Up Your Brain Power.

• 1. Fatty fish
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  Seafood like salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, and sardines are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, powerful and versatile nutrients that are essential for a healthy mind. About 40% of the fatty acids in brain cell membranes are DHA, one of the main omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil.
•  Experts believe it's probably necessary for transmitting signals between brain cells.
  In a 2006 study, researchers at Tufts University found that people who ate fish 3 times
  a week and had the highest levels of DHA in their blood slashed their risk of Alzheimer's
  disease by 39%.
  
  Eat it: At least twice a week (limit albacore tuna to no more than 6 ounces a week to
   minimize mercury exposure).
• 2. Avocado, oils, nuts, and seeds
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  They all contain another important antioxidant: vitamin E. In one study, researchers found that people who consumed moderate amounts vitamin E — from food, not supplements — lowered their risk of AD by 67%.
  Eat it: Frequently; shoot for 15 mg of E a day, the
  equivalent of 2 ounces of almonds.
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  3. Chocolate
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  Sweeten your brain-boosting diet with the dark kind (at least 70% cocoa); it contains flavonoids, another class of antioxidants that some research links to brain health. Other flavonoid-rich foods include apples, red and purple grapes, red wine, onions, tea, and beer.
  
  Eat it: Frequently, as part of a healthy total calorie intake. Up to half an ounce daily has also
   been shown to lower blood pressure.
• 4. Whole grains
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  Fiber-rich oatmeal, oat bran, brown rice, and so on help stabilize blood glucose (sugar) levels, compared with refined carbs like white bread and sugary foods. Your body digests these simple sugars quickly, so you have a sudden energy spike — and subsequent plummet.
  
  Since glucose is the brain's main source of fuel, it's important to keep levels steady; during a
  crash, you'll feel tired and crabby and have trouble concentrating.
  Eat them: Daily, aiming for 25 grams of fiber; fruits, vegetables, and beans are other
   good sources.
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