The foods you eat play a role in keeping your brain healthy and can improve specific mental tasks, such as memory and concentration.

11 Best Foods to Boost Your Brain and Memory

1.       Fatty Fish :

·         When people talk about brain foods, fatty fish is often at the top of the list.

·        This type of fish includes salmon, trout andsardines, which are all rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids (1).

2.       Coffee:

·         If coffee is the highlight of your morning, you'll be glad to hear that it's good for you.

·        Two main components in coffee — caffeine andantioxidants — help your brain.

3.       Blueberries:

·         Blueberries provide numerous health benefits, including some that are specifically for your brain.

·         Blueberries and other deeply colored berries deliver anthocyanins, a group of plant compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects

4.       Turmeric:

·         Turmeric has generated a lot of buzz recently.

5.       Broccoli:

·        Broccoli is packed with powerful plantcompounds, including antioxidants

6.       Pumpkin Seeds:

·         Pumpkin seeds contain powerful antioxidants that protect the body and brain from free radical damage

7.       Dark Chocolate:

·         Dark chocolate and cocoa powder are packed witha few brain-boosting compounds, including flavonoids, caffeine andantioxidants.

8.       Nuts:

·        Research has shown that eating nuts can improvemarkers of heart health, and having a healthy heart is linked to having ahealthy brain

9.       Oranges:

·         You can get all the vitamin C you need in a dayby eating one medium orange

10.   Eggs

·         Eggs are a good source of several nutrients tied to brain health, including vitamins B6 and B12, folate and choline

11.   Green Tea:

·         As is the case with coffee, the caffeine in green tea boosts brain function.

Green tea health benefits

Green tea was used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health, and regulate body temperature.

Recent studies have shown green tea can potentially have positive effects on everything from weight loss to liver disorders, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.

1)      Green tea and cancer prevention

2)       Stroke risk and green tea

3)      Green tea and lower cholesterol

4)      Green tea and Alzheimer's

5)      Working memory and the effects of green tea

6)      Green tea and inflammatory skin diseases

  

Green tea side effects and risks

·         Caffeine sensitivity

·         Blood thinners

·         Other stimulants

Green tea supplements contain high levels of active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications.

Green tea supplements are unregulated by the FDA and may also contain other substances unsafe for health or with unproven health benefits. Always check with a doctor before starting any herb or supplement regimen.

In particular, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with heart problems or high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, stomach ulcers, or anxiety disorders should not take green tea supplements or extracts.