Foods For Better Concentration

Author: Mark Velov Time for reading: ~4 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

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From drinks to nutrition and nutritional supplements to help the brain concentrate better.

So, it's weird how we can improve our ability to concentrate when the heat has taken away all the will and tone from our body, but the fact is that with some foods we can actually help the brain function better.

1. Cafe

There is no way coffee can raise our IQ, but it will certainly cheer us up, and this helps our ability to focus on one or another topic of conversation or task. This effect of coffee is due to caffeine, which can be found in other beverages and foods, as well as dietary supplements and medications. However, caffeine only helps in the short term - if you have an important meeting in half an hour, the espresso will really work wonders, but if we rely on it all day ...

In no case do not overdo it with caffeine, except that it will adversely affect your blood pressure and will not improve your performance in the second half of the day, and will deprive you of a good night's sleep. And it is known that there is no better friend of tone than him.

2. Sugar

Glucose is the fuel of our cells. In the short term, a glass of juice can have a beneficial effect on our memory, thinking, our adequacy. However, when overdosed on sweets, even in the form of fresh juices and smoothies, sugar has the exact opposite effect on our cognitive abilities, in addition to adding a few pounds more.

3. Breakfast

Try to eat in the morning after moving and dressing instead of coffee. Choose a carbohydrate breakfast, but with a slow absorption of these nutrients. That is, it must be whole grain. In addition to bread, croissant, oatmeal and other similar cereals are also suitable, which give you pleasure to consume. Add a glass of milk, natural juice or kefir. With this breakfast, consider that you have refueled your brain by noon. However, for your brain to work like a Swiss watch - do not overdo the amount, stop eating before you feel full!

4. Fish

Do you remember the line from your childhood "Eat fish to become smart!". It really is! The beneficial polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish work for brain health. Omega-3 reduces the risk of dementia, stroke and cognitive decline. On the contrary, it has a positive role in strengthening memory, even as we begin to age.

The minimum to enjoy this effect is to eat two servings of fried fish a week - 200 g in total.

5. Pampers

Enrich your diet daily with a handful of raw nuts and seeds and a piece of dark chocolate. The former contain the valuable vitamin E, which has been shown to have a positive effect on preventing cognitive decline with age. Nuts, seeds and chocolate are rich in various antioxidants that stimulate brain activity, which in turn affects our ability to concentrate.

6. Why avocado?

Not only for the work of the brain, but also for our whole organism, good circulation is important. That is why it is important to eat foods that reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and improve blood cholesterol levels. Avocado is one of the fruits that work against the formation of plaque in the arteries. This is due to the monounsaturated fats in it.

Whole grains are also useful in this regard, even popcorn, prepared in an appropriate way, due to the content of fiber and vitamin E.

7. Blueberries and other small berries

In a study, researchers found that the compounds contained in blueberries protect the brain from the destructive effects of free radicals and reduce the effects of aging and related dementia diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Who eats blueberries does better on exams, remembers more, has a stronger spirit, rejuvenates them mentally and also enjoys improved muscle function, say researchers ...

8. Why is nutrition important?

Eat a balanced and healthy diet and you will enjoy good condition.

Fast food, packaged products, they all abound in heavy fats, simple carbohydrates, a bunch of harmless compounds that ultimately disrupt our metabolism, and when the metabolism is sometimes frozen, sometimes dragged and our brain will be exhausted.

Have you noticed that people who follow a healthy diet do not complain of fatigue?

9. Vitamins, minerals and others

You need to provide the brain with the necessary doses of all macro and mini elements. Look for a way to regularly take vitamin B, C, E, beta-carotene, magnesium. If you fail with nutrition, look for a good product whose ingredients are obtained from natural sources.

Nutritional supplements that help the brain are: ginkgo biloba, ginseng and others. Certainly, however, the effect of all of them must be well studied and confirmed by science.

* Other tips

In order for the body to function optimally, especially the brain, you need to maintain good hydration throughout the day.
Remember that exercise also works wonders for our cognitive abilities and self-esteem.
Be sure to take minutes to relax or time to give up any stressful thoughts, in other words - to relax and meditate, even in your own way!