Superfoods That Improve Your Memory !

Quinoa: 

Rich in folic acid, quinoa has been shown to quicken information dispensation and improve our memory. Quinoa is one of the best whole grains you can put into your body because it is a natural source of iron, zinc and protein. It is a complete protein because it contains all essential amino acids. It serves as an incredibly vitamin-packed fibrous side dish to any meal. Quinoa contains selenium and vitamin E that lowers your risk for diabetes and heart disease and may help control weight. 

Berries: 

Blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries have been shown to shield the brain from memory loss and contribute to enhanced memories in various studies. Diets rich in blueberries will actually improve learning capacity and lower stress. In fact, blueberries are among the best source of antioxidants that you can easily purchase and incorporate into your diet. Berries are high in water and fiber that regulates your blood sugar while cutting your sugar cravings. This super food is loaded with phytonutrients, a natural bioactive compound that works with minerals and vitamins to ensure mental and physical health.

Omega-3 Rich Foods: 

Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely beneficial for your body, but in particular for your brain health. Studies show that foods rich in Omega-3 lowers the cell inflammation that causes loss of memory. I wish I could wholeheartedly recommend fish to those that want to eat some animal products, but the truth is that fish is one of the most toxic, polluted foods out there right now. Fish live in the toxic water, and their bodies concentrate the mercury, PCBs and other toxins. 

Apples: 

The skin of apples is loaded with minerals and antioxidants that have demonstrated to defend from memory robbing degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. Quercetin is an excelled source of folic acid, and much more. Get your daily dosage of antioxidants and apples in your morning.

Fruit Infused Recipe: Diabetes.

Fruit Infused Recipe: 

ORANGE + GRAPEFRUIT + LEMON + CUCUMBER

+ MINT + BLUEBERRIES  

This combination has got to be my favorite, with the strong dose of citrus being balanced out by the cool tones of the cucumber and mint !

The more consumption of this fruity water, will help reduce the starches and sweets in the system. If you have a tendency towards diabetes, consume more of this Fruit Infused Water  to prevent it.

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Simple Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget ...

 Unfortunately, the rising food prices make it hard to eat healthy. Your paycheck is most likely not rising as fast. Worst case you’re student which makes it even harder. These 10 tips will help you eat healthy on a budget.

1. Buy Whole Foods. Unprocessed foods are cheaper and more nutritious than processed foods. They also give you total control over the ingredients. Avoid anything that comes from a box 90% of the time.

 2. Buy Cheap Proteins. You need 1g protein per pound of body-weight per day to build and maintain muscle. Eating whole protein with each meal also helps fat loss as protein has a higher thermic effect than other foods. Keep the steaks & salmon for special occasions. Buy eggs, milk, whey, mackerel, tuna, calves liver, frozen chicken breast, cottage cheese, …

 

3. Buy Generic Food. And store brands. Raw foods like rice, pasta, eggs, milk, cottage cheese, frozen fruits/veggies, … 

4. Buy Supplements. They’re cheap and make your life easier, however whole food is better. You can use supplements, but make sure the bulk of your diet consists of whole, unprocessed foods. 

5. Buy in Bulk. Especially when you have promos running. Foods like pasta, rice and oats are easy to stockpile. If they’re on sale, buy as much as you can afford & store to last you until the next sale. 

6. Buy In Season Fruits & Veggies. Food grown in season tastes better and is cheaper. Root vegetables in the Winter. Apples & squash in the Fall. Broccoli & berries in the Summer. To know the season of veggies and fruits check this article: Fruits & Veggies: When are they in season ?

More Great Reasons To Add Chia Seeds To Your Diet !

 

Mayans used chia seeds as a staple of their everyday diets, alongside corn and beans. “Chia” is the Mayan word for strength, and these ancient peoples understood the important health benefits of these seeds. 

 

Here are just 5 of the various reasons you should add 

this super food to your diet today:

1. Pack in your fiber. 

The American Dietetic Association recommends 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day, 

yet most people only consume about half of that. 

Chia seeds deliver almost 50% of your necessary daily intake, 

with 11 grams of fiber per ounce. Fiber is necessary for ultimate health, 

but especially for digestion and weight loss.

2. Trim the fat. 

Chia seeds absorb up to 12 times their weight and expand in your stomach, 

making you feel full and curbing your appetite. 

Chia seeds help reduce your caloric intake by filling you up and helping lower

 the energy density of certain foods — ultimately, assisting greatly in weight loss.

3. Get your omega-3s. 

Chia seeds are a concentrated sources of omega-3 fatty acids, 

and they actually have more omega-3s than salmon. 

Omega-3s are critical for brain health, 

and chia contains five grams per one ounce serving.

4. Build your bones. 

One ounce of chia seeds has 18 percent of the recommended daily intake of calcium. 

Chia seeds can help promote better bone and oral health.

5. Boost heart health.

Studies have shown that chia seeds can improve blood pressure and 

increase healthy cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol. 

Chia seeds can help you maintain a healthy heart — a crucial element of your health.

What's so bad about disposable water bottles

“Reuse of plastic water bottles can lead to bacterial contamination unless washed regularly,” which entails washing the bottle with mild soap, rinsing it well (but not with extremely hot water) and making sure there is no “physical breakdown prior to use”.

In a 2002 study, were took 76 samples of water from water bottles of elementary school students; some of the bottles were reused for months on end without being washed. They found that nearly two-thirds of the samples had bacterial levels that exceeded that of drinking water guidelines

In addition to this there are other concerns, such as: 

• Making bottles to meet America’s demand for bottled water uses more than 17 million barrels of oil annually, enough to fuel 1.3 million cars for a year. And that’s not even including the oil used for transportation.
• The recommended eight glasses of water a day, at U.S. tap rates equals about $.49 per year; that same amount of bottled water is about $1,400.
• One water pitcher filter can effectively replace as much as 300 standard 16.9-ounce bottles. So you can get great-tasting water without so much waste. Talk about refreshing.
• In the United States, 24 percent of bottled water sold is either Pepsi’s Aquafina (13 percent of the market) or Coke’s Dasani (11 percent of the market). Both brands are bottled, purified municipal water.
• In the U.S., public water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which requires multiple daily tests for bacteria and makes results available to the public. The Food and Drug Administration, which regulates bottled water, only requires weekly testing and does not share its findings with the EPA or the public.

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