The Best Brain Boosting Foods for You
What you eat may affect how you think. Here are some great brain boosting foods.
Omega-3 fatty acids: They are found in fatty fish like salmon and tune and in flaxseed oil, walnuts and canola oil. Or you can take three grams of fish oil a day. Look for brands with toxins removed. Pregnant women who eat at least 12 ounces of seafood a week containing omega-3s, have children with significantly high IQ scores, a lower risk of behavioral problems, and fewer difficulties with fine motor skills, communication and social development. If you are pregnant and worried about mercury, the FDA says to eat no more than 12 ounces of fish a week.
Blueberries are another. Certain fruits and vegetables may slow and even reverse age-related declines in brain function and motor performance. Blueberries appear to be especially healthy. They are rich in anthocyanina, flavonoids that seem to offer brain benefits.
Two others are green tea and chocolate. Green tea is addition to its other healthy properties, green tea may help improve memory and prevent some age-related memory loss.
On the other, chocolate is rich in flavonols, substances that dilate your arteries. Flavonol-rich cocoa improves blood flow, which may help prevent age-related dementia. (Source: RD 2007)
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Earthly Eating Recipe
Chicken Cacciatore & Italian Herb Pasta
Serves: 4
1 tbs. olive oil
2 lbs. bone-in chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs and/or breasts)
1/2 tsp. each of salt and ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. each of paprika and dried thyme leaves
3 green onions with tops, sliced
2 minced garlic cloves
1 medium green pepper, diced
4 oz. (about 1 cup) sliced mushrooms
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1/4 cup dry white wine, optional
1 package (4.6 oz) Italian herb pasta
1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Season chicken pieces with combined salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
2. Add chicken to the skillet and sauté until golden brown on each side,
3. Add green onions, garlic, green pepper and mushrooms, and continue browning 1 to 2 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, tomato paste and wine; pour over chicken pieces.
5. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Serve with chicken and sauce.
Happy Eating!
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