How To Increase Memory With Help Of Food

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Always fighting with your memory? Or trying hard to keep your brain hard disk form leaking? Now you can keep your brain tuned up by eating certain food items.  Here is a brief list of such food items and practices collected from www.today.com and www.bbcgoodfood.com that will help you increase memory

Opt for wholegrains
Like everything else in your body, the brain cannot work without energy. The ability to concentrate and focus comes from the adequate, steady supply of energy - in the form of glucose in our blood to the brain. Achieve this by choosing wholegrain with a low-GI, which release glucose slowly into the bloodstream, keeping you mentally alert throughout the day. Opt for 'brown' cereals, wheat bran, granary bread and brown pasta. Many people have found this very helpful to increase the memory.

Eat oily fish

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Essential fatty acids (EFAs) cannot be made by the body and must be obtained through diet. The most effective omega-3 fats occur naturally in oily fish as EPA and DHA. Good sources include linseed (flaxseed) oil, soya bean oil, pumpkin seeds, walnut oil and soya beans. They are good for healthy brain function, the heart, joints and general wellbeing. Oily fish contains EPA and DHA in a ready-made form, which enables the body to use it easily. The main sources of oily fish include salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards and kippers. Low DHA levels have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and memory loss.
Binge on blueberries

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Evidence accumulated at Tufts University in the United States suggests that the consumption of blueberries may be effective in improving or delaying short term memory loss. Widely available, so there's no excuse.
Eat more tomatoes

 
There is good evidence to suggest that lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes, could help protect against the kind of free radical damage to cells which occurs in the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's.
Get a blackcurrant boost

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Vitamin C has long been thought to have the power to increase mental agility. One of the best sources of this vital vitamin are blackcurrants.
Bet on broccoli

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A great source of vitamin K, which is known to enhance cognitive function and improve brainpower. The people who regularly eat broccoli have observed a great increase in memory
Sprinkle on sage 
Sage has long had a reputation for improving memory and although most studies focus on sage as an essential oil, it could be worth adding fresh sage to your diet too.
Go nuts

 
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that a good intake of vitamin E might help to prevent cognitive decline, particularly in the elderly. Nuts are a great source of vitamin E along with leafy green vegetables, asparagus, olives, seeds, eggs, brown rice and wholegrains.

Pick up pumpkin seeds
Just a handful of pumpkin seeds a day is all you need to get your recommended daily amount of zinc, vital for enhancing memory and thinking skills.

Plus by making the below mentioned changes in your lifestyle you can also increase your memory

• Keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check. A healthy heart makes for a healthy brain.
• Get enough sleep. Research shows that sleep deprivation can interfere with memory.
• Exercise regularly. Regular physical activity has been shown to decrease the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by about half. Half! Aim for 30 minutes a day.
• Challenge your brain. Keep your mind active and challenged.
• Don’t smoke. Just as smoking increases risk of heart disease, it can also decrease blood flow to the brain and cause serious damage.
• Give yourself a break. Seek out ways to de-stress your life.

 Meditation and Yoga also help to concentrate and build superior focus. Which in turn increases memory to a greater extent.