The Best Food to Get Rid of That Gunk in Your Brain

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

The Best Food to Get Rid of That Gunk in Your Brain
- Free radicals – those are the toxins that clog up your brain. Sure, it’s a good idea to keep your brain stimulated through various mental and physical activities. But it’s also important to keep it from getting clogged up with all those nasty “free radicals” that are always floating around in your body.
- Antioxidant food sources. Antioxidants – which are found in certain foods – work by neutralizing these highly reactive, destructive free radicals.
  
  Usually, the body’s natural defense systems neutralize free radicals that develop, rendering them harmless. However, environmental assaults on the body, such as UV-radiation, pollutants and alcohol, can overpower the body’s ability to neutralize free radicals, allowing them to cause cell damage.
  
  The best source of antioxidants is fresh food like fruits, vegetables, grains and, preferably uncooked food because cooking removes some of the antioxidants. Here are some good sources for four of the most common antioxidants:
- Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin found in all body fluids. This powerful antioxidant cannot be stored by the body, so it’s important to get some regularly — not a difficult task if you eat fruits and vegetables: Citrus fruits, green peppers, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, raw cabbage and potatoes.
- Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be stored with fat in the liver and other tissues. Vitamin E is promoted for a range of purposes including delaying aging: Wheat germ, nuts, seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, vegetable oil and fish-liver oil.
- Beta-carotene is a form of vitamin A, which protects dark green, yellow and orange vegetables and fruits from solar radiation damage and may play a similar role in the body: Carrots, squash, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, kale, collards, cantaloupe, peaches and apricots.
- Selenium is a mineral that fights cell damage. Get your selenium from food because large doses of supplements can be toxic: Fish, shellfish, red meat, grains, eggs, chicken and garlic.
- You can’t go wrong with garlic – it’s great for your brain, your immune system and your cooking.
Do you "feel smarter" after eating any of these foods? What are other brain-healthy foods?
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