What are some food that are good for my brain, especially if I'm studying. I heard peanuts are good for memorizing. Any truth to that or some other suggestions?

Some fun food suggestions

Cocoa - contains Flavanols, which boosts memory by stimulating blood flow in the brain

Fish - Omega-3 fatty acidsmay protect your memory by keeping brain cell membranes pliable

Green veggies - like spinach and kale help protect the brain from disease

Eggs - contain choline, which helps the body make the brain chemical acetylcholine; people short on acetylcholine seem to have trouble remembering

And yes, peanuts are good for the brain, just be careful of too much oil and fats

Fish: The original “brain food” contains lots of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils, especially cold water fish like salmon and cod. Omega-3s are beneficial in a number of ways, including promoting neuronal growth, improved cholesterol, and fortification of myelin sheaths which facilitate communication between neurons.

Vegetables: This is a great source of antioxidants, which may reduce the risk of developing cognitive impairment by diminishing oxidative stress. Spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower are among the top candidates.

Fruits: Like vegetables, fruits are rich in antioxidants. However, fruit tastes better. Some of your healthiest options are blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, plums, avocados, oranges, red grapes, red bell peppers, cherries and kiwis.

Water: Be sure to get enough to keep your body and brain hydrated. Dehydration can cause a headache now, and can lead to long-term neuronal damage sustained from elevated stress hormones.

Chocolate: Last (and arguably least beneficial) is cocoa beans, which contain the flavanol epicatechin and antioxidants. Dark chocolate is best, and avoid candy bars with lots of added sugars. Also, recent research suggests that chocolate can improve memory.

Neurotransmitters are the 'messengers' carrying messages from neuron to neuron. Neurotransmitters are made from amino acids found in protein foods e.g., meat, fish and cheese.

Antioxidants - omega 3 fatty acids (fish), dark vegetables, fruits high in phytochemicals
Vitamins B and E
Iron - spinach, blackstrap molasses, lentils, tofu, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts

The fatty acids that we can get from fish is aclled omega 3. Foods that are rich in theses nutrient is good for the brain. Remove intake of sugar and caffein in your body not good at all.

Nuts are considered number 1 food for the brain because of the rich source in alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega3 fatty acid. A mix of wallnuts and dried fruits help to gain brain memory.

I always thought that but now have confirmation. Thank you.

I think tuna is one of the foods for the brain. Tuna and other fishes contain omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which help boost our memory.

slushie - 11 October 2008 11:02 PM

I heard peanuts are good for memorizing. Any truth to that or some other suggestions?

Not just peanuts, but NUTS in general. In Germany, there's this thing called Studentenfutter, brain food for the students (and mental workers) - it's a snack made of nuts and dried fruit.

I gotta go now, I'm getting nuts!

@princess25

Thanks for all the precise answers! This is interesting!

It looks delicious princess, I want to try it. I will try to look for that in the supermarket or order via internet.

My friend told me that cashew nuts are food for the brain and others say walnuts. Which is better for the brain?

^Princess25 already answered your question (before you asked).

I guess it’s being sold worldwide. I will look for in the supermarket and buy it for my mother.