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7 Foods To Improve & Protect Your Memory

what foods can you eat to improve your memory Ever contemplated what role food plays in brain function? While it’s no secret that what we eat affects the way we look and feel, physically and emotionally; according to researchers, our dietary decisions also impact brain functions like memory and productivity.

In fact, according to a 2010 study, by consuming foods rich in antioxidants, good fats, vitamins, and minerals, you’ll boost both your gut and brain function, allowing for increased energy and memory as well as reducing your risk of brain disease. For a mix of fruits, veggies, oils, and chocolates that’ll do your mind and body good, keep scrolling.

Avocado

what foods can you eat to improve your memory

Both a fruit and an excellent source of healthy fats, these tiny green powerhouses are packed with both vitamin K and folate, which prevent blood clots in the brain as well as improve cognitive functions like memory and concentration.

Blueberries

belly fat

Rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, and Gallic acid, blueberries are especially good at protecting our brains from stress and degeneration – proof that great things do come in small packages!

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Broccoli

foods that improve memory

Not only has broccoli been linked to weight loss, but the veggie’s been dubbed one of the best brain-boosting foods out.

Loaded with vitamin K and choline, it helps keep your memory sharp.

High levels of vitamin C and fiber will also have you feeling fuller longer, allowing you to concentrate more on the day ahead of you and not your growling stomach.

Coconut oil

It’s not only good for your waistline! When it comes to your brain, this versatile oil is proposed to be a “source of ketone bodies that has been touted as an effective treatment for AD [Alzheimer’s disease],” a 2012 study published in Future Medicine says.

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Dark chocolate

heart healthy foods

Packed with flavonols, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, this sweet treat improves

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