Food for Thought

Eating healthy food nourishes your body, but it’s also good for your mind. Brain foods can improve memory, protect brain cells and even lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The health of your brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do from thinking, feeling, playing, working and remembering.

Enjoy the following brain healthy foods as a step to keep your brain healthier as you age. 

Go Blue! Blueberries protect the brain from and may reduce the effects of age-related conditions such as dementia.  

Get crackin! Walnuts not only look like a little brain, they are rich in vitamin E, and may help improve concentration information processing speed and counteract age-related cognitive decline.

How do you like yours? Eggs may be important for maintaining memory and communication among brain cells. 

Salmon - Omega-s3s are found in this and other cold-water fish. 

Break out the Guacamole! Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat, which contributes to healthy blood flow in the bran. 

“I suffer from short term memory loss. It runs in my family… At least I think it does."   Dori, Finding Demo