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Ways to Boost Your Brain
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ómo están ustedes? I am now making your brain work out as you read! In this article, I offer tips for keeping your mind in good shape. Optimal brain performance is not only essential in your work but to feel well and live well overall. Your brain is one of the most critical organs in the body. It is responsible for motor and sensory functions, heart and breathing regulation and much more. This “big fellow” inside your head really is worth looking at more closely in relation to big improvements that may be possible. As an integrative nutrition health coach, my suggestions to clients cover five areas. 1. Nutrition
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You are welcome, coffee lovers! Yes, drinking coffee can have a positive effect on your cognitive functions, because it is rich in antioxidants. Just don't rush for that next cup of coffee yet, though. Sorry, but there’s a downside: having more than two cups can have a negative effect on cognition. If you have a sweet tooth, go for dark chocolate. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects can help your cognitive performance.
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Add to your shopping list flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, salmon and sardines, among other sources of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. That is because more than half of your brain is made up of fat. What to avoid: Trans fat-rich fried snacks, refined sugars and alcohol are on tonight’s taboo list for entrepreneurs and others needing to be mentally sharp for tomorrow’s important meeting or presentation. These foods not only contribute to cognitive decline but also poor memory and reduced brain volume. Go for some nuts and green tea instead! 2. Physical activity Get yourself moving. Cardiovascular exercises can help your brain to maintain its efficiency. Cardio delivers blood faster to all parts of your body, including the brain. With that comes a boost in oxygen, which plays a key role in the brain's function. Dancing for brain optimization has the bonus benefit of requiring coordination to keep it working. So don't get frustrated trying to keep up with hip hop choreography; think about the good it is doing to your mind.