7 Foods to Boost Your Brain Power

7 foods that are not only good for your brain, but overall health.

2. Our brain is the most energy greedy organ in our bodies. Weighing only 2%
of our total body weight, it consumes more than 20% of our caloric intake.

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3. WALNUTS

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5. AVOCADOS

are a source of monounsaturated fats, omega 3
& omega 6 fatty acids, Vitamin E & K and potassium.

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flavonoids that may boost memory function.

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9. QUINOA

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11. COCOUNT OIL

Coconut oil contains medium chain triglycerides that
the body uses for energy, leaving glucose for the brain.

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effect on blood sugar,
blood pressure, and
cholesterol.
Anything that benefits
the heart and
circulation also
benefits the brain.
Coconut oil acts as an
anti-inflammatory as
well and has been linked
to helping prevent
Alzheimer’s and
dementia.

13. SUNFLOWER SEEDS

contain a rich mix of protein, omega fatty acids,
B vitamins, tryptophan and choline.

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converts
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15. BROCCOLI

is rich in calcium, vitamin C, B vitamins,
beta-carotene, iron, fiber, and vitamin K.

16. The top nutrient that
stands out amongst the
rest is Vitamin K. There
have been studies which
suggested that Vitamin K

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These foods are not just good for the brain; they also sustain a
healthy heart and all parts of the body. While there's no
guarantee that these foods will help you remember where you
put your keys tomorrow, over time they can support lifelong
good health. Slides by YangAo Wei