The phytochemical that is good for your Brain
February 10th 2008 22:13
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Yes, you've got it RED or PURPLE.
It's anthocyanin that colours them and that is what is good for your BRAIN.
And here's a brief summary - it seems where you end up is what is generally recommended, so it seems there's a certain amount of choice involved and personally I could no more eat a "cup" of blueberries than fly (and there is not much chance of that and I don't think it's sufficiently aerobic, guess it depends on how high you go.
Blueberries
Old rats that were fed blueberries scored the same as young rats on memory tests.
The Blueberries contain anthocyanin, and also contain many other phytochemicals that may contribute to healthy brain function.
Apples
Apples contain high levels of quercetin, an antioxidant that has been shown in recent studies to protect against Alzheimer's disease. Although it is also present in the flesh, the most quercetin is found in the skin.
Red apples also contain anthocyanin in their skins.
Spinach
One study found that feeding rats spinach prevented and even reversed memory loss, possibly due to its high folic acid content.
Just a half-cup of cooked spinach provides two-thirds your daily requirement of folic acid.
That's fine but I really do not want to eat Spinach every day.
Onions
Red onions contain anthocyanin and quercetin. Yellow and white onions also contain good levels of quercetin.
Broccoli (I don't like this one, guess I'll have to stick with my spinach)
Broccoli contains quercetin. It's also a good source of folic acid.
Red Beets - anthocyanin and folic acid.
Grapes
Red, purple, and black grapes all contain quercetin and anthocyanin.
Red wine also contains good levels of these phytochemicals, but overindulging in red wine may be contrary to the benefits so keeping consumption to one glass per day.
Cherries (now these are to my liking)
Another red food that is a good source of anthocyanin.
Eggplant
Eggplant is a great source of anthocyanin. It also contains nasunin, an antioxidant that protects the lipids in brain cell membranes.
Rosemary
Researchers have found that the carnosic acid in rosemary is neuroprotective and may play a role in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative brain disorders. One study even found that just the scent of rosemary improved the memories of office workers. (sounds like a little bit of aromatherapy going on there).
Well, it seems that the way to go is to be a rat and have the diet imposed on you.
But, generally, this is all good information which complements a lot of other good information.
This list came from: Eat This
And the following video was included which you may like to have a look at too.
I couldn't embed the video so I have put the link up the top, there are three videos and they are clear and interesting, particularly those who want to know more about food and see some interactions between people who are passionate about such things, and get to go shopping, make jam etc with them.
Enjoy yourself, and get stuck into some of those Yummy things.
May the force be with your BRAIN
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