- Salmon
- Walnuts
- Sleep
Salmon
Rich in amino acids, Salmon seem to have the added benefit of preventing bloodclots. You can also get Salmon in preservable cans that you can saute with onions to consume with rice.
Disclaimer
The data is purely based on what I have read and hence mainly apocryphal. Now add my typos to that before trusting any of this
satya - Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:27:38 AM
Calcium
Calcium is key to strong bones and teeth, as well as proper nerve and muscle function, and while milk is instantly considered as a source of calcium, there are many other foods that can help you get the calcium you need:
Milk, other dairy products Cornmeal Wheat flour Collards Rhubarb Sardines Spinach Soybeans Turnip greens Salmon, canned with bone Kale
satya - Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:28:20 AM
Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps your body repair itself, fight off diseases and infections and even has shown some indications of fighting off cancer. Here are some of the foods that pack the highest Vitamin C punch:
Oranges/orange juice Peppers (sweet and chili) Grapefruit juice Papayas Strawberries Broccoli Brussels sprouts Peas Kiwi fruit Sweet potato
satya - Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:28:48 AM
Fiber
Fiber keeps digestion on track and has been shown to help prevent heart attacks, intestinal problems and several types of cancer.
Barley Bulgur Beans Peas Wheat flour, whole-grain Oat bran Dates Tomato products Raspberries Cornmeal Artichokes
satya - Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:29:20 AM
Anti-oxidants
Anti-oxidants are chemicals that may help prevent a host of ailments including cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's.
Beans Blueberries Cranberries Artichokes Blackberries Prunes Russet potatoes Pecans Apples Cinnamon
satya - Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:29:50 AM
Folic Acid
Folic acid Folic acid promotes cell division and growth, red cell development and helps revent some birth defects and can help reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
Turkey/chicken giblets Lentils Cowpeas/Black eyed peas Orange Juice Beans (specifically kidney, pinto, navy) Chickpeas Okra Spinach Asparagus Beef liver
satya - Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:30:14 AM
Iron
Iron helps carry oxygen through our bodies. If you don't get enough you can become anemic, which will make you feel tired, and weak.
Mollusks, clams Turkey or chicken giblets Enriched whole wheat flour Enriched rice Soybeans Tomato products Spinach Liver Beef Jerusalem-artichokes, raw Baking chocolate, unsweetened squares
satya - Friday, January 19, 2007 8:50:02 AM
Neuroplasticity
That this can not occur with out attention has implications. If a skill becomes so routine you do it on autopilot, practicing it will no longer change the brain
satya - Friday, January 19, 2007 8:51:57 AM
It seems difficulty is the key to learning
It seems difficulty is the key to learning
satya - Monday, December 15, 2008 8:23:46 AM
Another list of brain foods
walnuts (12 - monosaturated fat)
fish
Olive oil
Avacados (monosaturated fat)
Real Choclate (at least 70% cocoa)
satya - Monday, December 15, 2008 8:26:03 AM
How can monosaturated fats help your brain?
How can monosaturated fats help your brain?
Search for: How can monosaturated fats help your brain?
Apparently they keep your arteries clear. They may also alter neurotransmitters and reduce depression.
satya - Monday, December 15, 2008 8:26:20 AM
Read more about it here at RealAge
satya - Tue Apr 10 2012 14:05:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Good Foods
Blue berries (even canned)
salmon
eggs (liver, memory loss)
almonds
green tea
broccoli
brown rice
yogurt
beans
Dark chocolate