Brain Food
As I get older, I really worry about my brain health. (My husband would say he has been worried since he first met me!!) I know we need to keep our brains active so I try to have something I am learning or reading all the time. Luckily, I love to do both.
But are there other things we could be doing to support our brain? Of course. It can be as easy as drinking 2 cups of black or green tea daily. According to research, this simple practice slashed the risk of Alzheimer’s by 86%. Wow! The credit goes to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds found in the tea leaves, which shield the brain from damage.
Another simple practice is to have 1 cup of greens every day; something like spinach, kale, brussel sprouts, or collards. The greens can reverse the age of the brain by 11 years.
Pro Tip: Drizzle some olive oil on your greens. Mayo Clinic research suggests the oil’s healthy fat boosts the greens brain protective effects by another 42%.
You can take small steps to improve how you age and how you live. We started small in our house but have slowly made changes that I think will be life long and life sustaining. A little prevention goes a long way and I can help you with that. Knowledge is the key. Know more. Do better. Check out my notes for healthy living. I can provide these to you free so you too can take those small steps.
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