Entries tagged with: Memory
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Eat More Curry for a Brain Boost
Eat More Curry for a Brain Boost
Curcumin, found in turmeric root, possesses serious brain boosting powers. Check out my most recent Farmacy Blog post for Psychology today co-written with my graduate student from the Institute for Human Nutrition, Mala Nimalasuriya. Read the Post →
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Prosciutto Pesto Egg “Muffins”
Prosciutto Pesto Egg “Muffins”
Farm fresh eggs are an amazing nutrient dense, low-calorie brain food and a source of choline, a key molecule for learning, memory, and focus that's linked to lower anxiety. Pick farm fresh eggs for more vitamin D, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and brain building omega-3 fats. Read the Post →
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Mussels Diablo: Cooking with Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh
Mussels Diablo: Cooking with Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh
A delicious recipe by my friend and the Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh after the jump! Read the Post →
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The Brain Food Advantage: No More Lost Keys
The Brain Food Advantage: No More Lost Keys
Middle-aged people with high levels of the beneficial omega-3 fat DHA in their blood did significantly better on memory and reasoning tests in a 2010 study published by The Journal of Nutrition. The most common food sources you can use to boost your DHA is oily fish like salmon and mackerel. Read the Post →
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Musselution! Mussels are the Brain Food to Fight Brain Deterioration
Musselution! Mussels are the Brain Food to Fight Brain Deterioration
Mussels are an almost-perfect brain food because they are packed with two key nutrients -- DHA and vitamin B-12 – that are vital to protecting your brain health and preserving your memory as you age. Read the Post →
The Science
Long-chain Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake is Associated Positively with Corticolimbic Gray Matter Volume in Healthy Adults
Long-chain Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake is Associated Positively with Corticolimbic Gray Matter Volume in Healthy Adults
These researchers looked at very specific regions of the brain and found more gray matter (which represents brain cells, and thus brain "strength" and health) in people who ate more fish. Read the abstract →