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Canyon Ranch is one of the oldest and most well-regarded health spas in the world, with three locations across the US. Dr. Richard H. Carmona is the President of the Canyon Ranch Institute and Vice Chairman of Canyon Ranch. He served as US Surgeon General from 2002-2006, and in his groundbreaking book from Simon Schuster, , he discusses five foods that can dramatically improve your brain’s functioning.
When it comes to maintaining and even enhancing brain health, choosing the right foods is critically important. The latest studies have shown that the ability to retain healthy brain cells as well as increase the number of new cells and neural connections is significantly influenced by the foods we eat every day. The quality of these brain cells is just as important as the quantity, and the choices we make at the table can either support brain function or work against it.
The following five foods are delicious, simple ways to keep your brain healthy and strong for life. So eat and enjoy!
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Whole Grains:
Whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, and even popcorn (air popped,True Religion Cargo, not the microwave kind) are chock full of Vitamin B. Many people who are experiencing cognitive dysfunction may be deficient in B vitamins, a nutrient common in whole grains.
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Blueberries:
A study from Tufts University’s Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging reported the positive effects of wild blueberries on mild cognitive impairment. And according to a 2006 study from Rush University Medical Center, just 2.8 servings (about a cup and a half) of blueberries a day have been shown to decrease memory loss.
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