Snacks can play a significant role in our overall health because they are such convenient and popular treats. While there are certainly some unhealthy ones on the market, choosing the right ones can help your overall wellbeing.
Some of them can enhance memory, concentration, and mood while even reducing the risk of cognitive decline as you age.
@robertwblove The Best Snacks for Your Brain. #brain #snacks #brainfood #organic #blueberries #macadamia #alzheimers #dementia original sound – Robert Love
Robert Love, a neuroscientist who has over 2M followers on TikTok, says the foods you eat “really matters” when it comes to your brain. Love shared three go-to snacks he recommends everyone should eat to boost cognitive function and prevent decline. According to him, mushroom chips, macadamia nuts, and blueberries are some of his favorite options. Read on to learn more!
1. Mushroom chips
It's time to ditch the greasy, sodium-loaded chips you normally grab at the grocery store. Love says mushroom chips, although unexpected, "are so gosh-darn good." He purchases shiitake mushroom chips as a brain-healthy snack because, according to research, eating mushrooms three times a week or more "significantly reduces the risk of Alzheimer's."
He also notes mushrooms's high fiber content, which can help keep you feeling full for longer. Although not as powerful as berries or omega-3-rich foods when it comes to your brain, they're still "so much better than regular potato chips."
2. Macadamia nuts
We know nuts like walnuts and almonds can greatly benefit the brain, but macadamia nuts are also a surprising one that can help boost gut health and brain power (think gut-brain axis!).
Rich in healthy fats, Love says, "These are really good for both your gut with the fiber and your brain."
3. Blueberries
Blueberries are probably one of the most powerful foods for your cognitive health. These small hydrating berries contain polyphenols, which Love says "are the plant nutrients that are really good for your gut bacteria; what's good for your gut is good for your brain."
He also notes that some research indicates that blueberries can even aid in "improving your memory."
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