How to Improve Your Brain Health


Improving your Concentration: The Top Ways


This article has less to do with suggesting you to meditate (though it really helps) and more to do with your taste buds. Yes! You read that right. 

While so many of us wonder how we can go about improving our memory and concentration power, the answer lies right in front of our eyes! There are certain foods and drinks that can improve the flow of blood to your brain and thereby, increase your memory and concentration capabilities. 
So now that your taste buds are already waiting in anticipation, let’s put an end to this agony, shall we?

Blueberries
Munching blueberries can not only help you sharpen your memory and improve concentration but also keep you from dozing off in the afternoon. A large serving of blueberries can improve the circulation of blood in your brain and boost your memory and concentration by up to 5 hours! 

Have a glass of blueberry smoothie in the morning and observe how you feel in the afternoon. They are also packed with Vitamins C and E that provide flavonoids that help keep you healthy.

Green Tea
Green Tea is another drink that can improve concentration because it contains caffeine which is universally known and loved and helps improve alertness and focus. It contains the antioxidant called flavonoids. 

It also contains the amino acid Theanine, that improves focus and alertness. Instead of a coffee, head for a cup of green tea when you feel sleepy at work.

Avocados
Avocados are not only tasty but excellent for ensuring a healthy flow of blood to the brain and the heart, that revitalizes the brain cells and helps maintain focus and memory for longer. It also aids weight loss as it has high levels of fiber that helps to avoid cravings and keeps you fuller for longer.

Green Vegetables
Green vegetables contain ample amounts of antioxidants, carotenoids, vitamin B and folic acid. While folic acid is known to provide mental clarity, the others are universally famous for improving memory, concentration, and alertness. 

Generally, the greener the veggies, the better they are for your health!

Fish
Fish, especially fatty ones contain Omega 3 fatty acids, improve memory by making your brain work efficiently. They help prevent generative diseases as well.

Water
Drinking more water gives your brain the much-needed electrical energy that helps you remember more and concentrate better. Water is, in fact, useful for several other bodily functions, so we recommend having plenty of water to keep going through the day. 

I think there are many of us guilty for not consuming enough water at work!

Dark Chocolates
These dark chocolates have a slight amount of caffeine which helps you focus better and also contains magnesium that helps your brain de-stress and releases endorphins that make you happy and keeps you alert. Try 70% Cacao content, to help keep your brain healthy.

Flax Seeds
These seeds cannot be directly consumed, so you can slightly blitz them and sprinkle them over yogurt, cereals, porridge and have them. They are high in omega 3 fatty acids, magnesium, vitamin B and are fibrous, so they keep you full for longer, and also helps focus and concentration.

Nuts
Make sure you have a handful of them, every day, as it helps to control cognitive problems as you age. They also contain amino acids and other important oils that helps to improve brain health.