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.
Compared to simple carbohydrates -- found in many snack foods, bakery items, white bread and pasta, crackers and soft drinks -- complex carbohydrates provide a longer source of energy because it takes longer for the body to digest them. In their natural form, complex carbohydrates are not fattening.