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.
Fat has the largest amount of energy 9 kcal/g, while protein and carbohydrates contain 4,1 kcal/g. The energy from the food is used for the body's basal metabolism, body temperature, to support the various physical activities and to build and maintain tissue.