Foods That Boost Brainpower

If you're going to eat a cookie, then you should be a smart cookie about it! ;) So instead of buying those ever so tempting oreos at the supermarket, maybe opt for something more healthy and benefitting like wheat thins. Sure, the kids may throw a fit and your sweet tooth may be tempting you, but wheat thins would overall be the better choice (health-wise). Maybe you can still buy a small pack of oreos though. ;) And you can even get creative with the wheat thins (since they are a bit bland) and top them with different ingredients. Whole grains promote a healthier brain; they can boost brainpower and improve memory and cognition abilities. So if you've been forgetful lately or have seemed to have gotten clumsy with your driving, then perhaps a good source of whole grains is what your brain needs. It will definitely be a benefit.

As we know, the brain cannot function properly without energy (like everything in your body), so a healthy diet and sleeping schedule go hand in hand with brain health. Therefore, it's not just about your diet, but it's about your lifestyle as well. The mere ability to concentrate and focus comes from an adequate steady supply of energy, so consistency in both a healthy lifestyle and diet is key. Our body supplies this energy by transporting glucose in the blood to the brain. This is why people take the not so healthy alternative of sugary energy drinks to give them a boost. It's definitely not the best way to fuel your body with energy. And your body deserves the best.

So think 'brown' cereals like All-Bran, wheatbran in general, granary bread and brown pasta.

Consuming whole grains (preferably with a low-GI) is healthier and has a longer lasting effect of energy in the brain. Eating wheat thins over oreos may not be as appealing to your sweet tooth, but you can guarantee it has better benefits. This is because it releases glucose slowly into the bloodstream, keeping you mentally alert throughout the day, instead of a crash and burn effect.