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.
Eggs are high in iron and protein to give you sustainable energy throughout the day. Choline is a type of B-vitamin that is found in eggs that is required for brain function and energy production, she says. Wheat, kamut, spelt, oats or even brown rice. No matter which whole grain you go for, the complex carbohydrates, fibre, B-vitamins and iron will keep you energized until your next meal, Stinson-Burt says. Citrus fruits, like lemons and limes, are rich in Vitamin C which can boost our body's immune system.