Foods that Revitalise Your Mind & Body

Sharon Moore June 15, 2015

To live healthy and longer, it is not enough that you exercise regularly and avoid habits that harm your body. You must also feed it well with the energy and nutrients it needs. Focusing on the right foods can really make a big difference in your health, and revitalise your mind and body.

And speaking of food, here are some of your diet must-haves.

Blueberries

Being rich in bioflavonoids and phytonutrients, blueberries has anti-aging properties and can help increase memory function. Many studies have shown that this antioxidant-filled fruit has protective benefits against cell damage, therefore reducing your risk of chronic illness, including cancer.

Eggs

Eggs are packed with protein, vitamins and minerals that boost your brain and body. More importantly, the B-vitamins present in eggs are essential for memory, stress management, and neural processing. Whilst these daily produce indeed contain cholesterol, they don’t actually raise blood cholesterol in your body, and thus are okay to eat. Whether you want it boiled, fried or poached, eggs are great and healthy to eat!

Turmeric

Here’s one more reason to love curry dishes: this popular Indian spice contains curcumin – an active compound which has antibacterial, and-fungal, and antiviral properties which why turmeric is considered to be the most powerful herb discovered. It is tied to lower risk of cancer and dementia, as well as cancer.

Kale

This leafy vegie is loaded with phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and good fats that boost sex drive, energy, overall happiness, and even memory. Kale also has strong anti-inflammatory properties. It has B-vitamins, vitamin C, and healthy fats.

Fish

Apart from being packed with protein, fish is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids that are essential to almost every bodily function. Supplying your body with your daily requirement of these healthy fats can help protect you from depression, memory, heart health, inflammation and immune support.

Almonds

These delicious nuts are filled with high quality protein that help promote brain function, energy, skin health and muscle building, and can cut your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and many other diseases. They are also rich in monounsaturated fats that are good for both your brain and body.

Apple

They say ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. It has been found that consuming apples can boost the acetylcholine levels in the brain – a very important neurotransmitter in the brain and is essential in memory performance.

Ginger

Ginger is great at fighting infections. It has anti-cancerous properties, along with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial abilities. This superfood also promotes brain health by inhibiting chronic inflammation and relieving headaches.

So there you go – the super foods that revitalise not just your body but your mind as well. Adding them to your regular diet can greatly help you achieve a healthier and longer life.