3 Foods To Help Improve Your Memory
by Tony Grant
Your brain controls your thoughts, movements, memories and everything else you do in life. You depend on your brain in everything you do. When your brain starts to fail and you begin losing out on precious memories, it can be frustrating and overwhelming to say the least. If you are looking for ways to improve memory and give your brain the boost it needs, consider adding some of these power foods to your everyday diet.
Coconut oil.
Coconut oil is loaded with triglycerides. Your body turns those triglycerides into glucose to fuel your brain and energy for your body. It can also help with your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Coconut oil also works as an anti-inflammatory, which has helped individuals suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. Many people use coconut oil to cook with instead of a traditional vegetable oil. Use it in cakes, food recipes or to fry up a hamburger. Beyond being great for your brain, it also makes a great hair conditioner. Coconut oil truly is loaded with benefits that extend beyond what many people realize.
Beans.
Beans are a great form of complex carbohydrates. Since they are loaded with fiber, your body isn't going to absorb them as quickly as some of the other foods it eats. This will provide your body with a steady stream of glucose to fuel your brain, without having to send your body into shock from too much sugar. Beans are also packed with folate and omega-3s, which are both great for improving brain function. Whether it be kidney beans and chili beans in your chili or black beans in a bean dip, beans in general are going to give your body a much needed boost.
Spinach.
Spinach has been known to help slow down the effects of dementia, if not prevent it altogether. All of the nutrients in spinach can help to prevent cancer growth, DNA damage and tumor growth. Beyond all of that, it can also slow down your brain's aging process. Spinach also contains Vitamin E and folate. Make a salad using spinach over traditional lettuce or add some spinach to your sandwich as a tasty addition. You can also cook up some spinach leaves and serve them with butter and salt for a hot side dish to complement your meal.
By adding in the three foods above, you can take control of your brain health and begin reversing the signs of aging. For more information on memory care, contact a company like Gateway Living.
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When you're facing putting your loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility, you want to make the best possible choice for your loved one. That can be difficult when you don't know much about the nursing homes in your area, or about what you should be looking for in a nursing home to begin with. It's a good idea to tour as many facilities in your area as possible to get an idea of which ones you like, but you still need to know what the signs of a good or bad nursing home are. I used to work as a kitchen assistant in long term care facilities, and I learned a lot about them during that time. I started this blog to share some of my insights into what makes a nursing home great, and how to spot problems in a facility that you're considering.