These 'brain-healthy foods' lowered the risk of Alzheimer's by 53 per cent in those who stuck to the diet rigidly. For those that followed it moderately well, it lowered the risk by about 35 per cent.
Any foods high in nutrients are a great choice for high energy levels, plus make sure to add food that delivers oxygen to the blood and food that is calorically dense. Examples: dates, dried fruits, water, bananas, oatmeal, sweet potato, buckwheat and brown rice all fall into these categories.
Slow-burning starches give sustained energy. Starchy foods â also called carbohydrates â such as potatoes, bread, cereals and pasta are an important part of a healthy diet. They're a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients. Starchy foods should make up just over a third of everything you eat.