By Jessica Chen, L.Ac. What do we feed our most complex yet
delicate organ? Everything! Well, According to recent studies, a
brain healthy diet consists of foods that increase blood flow
and are low in cholesterol, and high in antioxidants. Such a mix
is not only beneficial to the brain but also to the heart, the
aging process and diseases conditions such as diabetes.
Providing good nutrition for our brain is a must. As we move
towards our golden years we realize that our minds just do not
work the way they use to. Progressive aging of our brain can
trigger symptoms of dementia, which can lead to diseases like
Alzheimers. According to the National Health Institute (NIH) 4.5
million Americans suffer from this disease. Free radicals have
been identified as a major cause of the loss of cognitive
function associated with aging. Our brains are bombarded daily
with free radicals from polluted air, unhealthy food, and
lifestyle. They cause a low-grade inflammation, which damages
normal cell structure and function. T