1. Whole grains
Make sure your menu contains enough whole grains, such as cereals, wheat bran, wheat, whole grain pasta.
A study found that women with higher intakes of vitamins B9 (folic acid), B12 and B6 showed improvements in memory and information recall than those who did not take supplements.
Low levels of folic acid triple the risk of developing dementia.
Another, Australian, study also shows that vitamins B12 and B9 improve short-term and long-term memory.
Although it is not yet clear what is the benefit of taking B vitamins to stimulate brain activity, they are thought to help reduce the levels of the amino acid homocysteine. Its high levels in the blood are associated with an increased risk of heart attack, bone fractures and impaired memory function.
2. Eat more tomatoes
Consumption of tomatoes helps prevent socially significant diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular. They are also useful for maintaining memory. The beneficial effect is due to the content of lycopene.
Studies show that the ingredient has strong antioxidant properties and protects against free radicals that damage cells and cause the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
3. Nuts
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology shows that vitamin E intake protects against memory damage and more specifically shows a protective effect against the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Nuts are an excellent source of vitamin E, as well as green leafy vegetables, seeds, eggs, brown rice.