Friday, July 17, 2009

Foods to Improve Memory

Following is a list of memory boosting and brain power superfoods packed with nutrients high in Vitamin B12, VitaminB6, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, as well as folate, calcium, potassium and magnesium, and betacarotene. These foods will improve your brain and memory.The % values are for a 2000 calorie

  1. Water = Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily. 85% of brain tissue is water. Dehydration can cause energy generation in the brain to decrease.
  2. Banana (1 medium size) = Vitamin B6: 34, Vitamin C: 18%, Magnesium: 9%, Potassium: 13%
  3. Vegetable juice, low sodium (6 oz.) = Vitamin B6: 9%, Vitamin C: 56%, Vitamin E: 2%, Folate: 7%, Magnesium: 4%, Potassium: 7%
  4. Milk = Vitamin B6: 5%, Vitamin B12: 15%, Calcium: 28%, Magnesium: 6.5%, Potassium: 11%
  5. Orange juice, calcium-fortified (3/4 cup) =Vitamin B6 :5%, Vitamin C: 103%, Folate: 8%, Calcium: 23%, Magnesium : 5%, Potassium: 11%
  6. Papaya = Vitamin E : 17%, Folate: 29%, Calcium: 7%, Magnesium: 8%, Potassium: 22%,
  7. Black-eyed beans (peas) = Vitamin B6: 3%, Folate: 26%, Calcium: 11%, Magnesium: 11%, Potassium: 10%

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