Foods That Are Healthy, Beneficial & Healing For Our Bodies

"This post was originally published as "These are a Few of My Favorite Things" by Laurel on Health Food blog."

BrainReady.com lists their top five brain health foods. You may begin to wonder why some of these wonderful foods get mentioned on my site over and over. The answer is simple. They are so healthy, beneficial, and healing for our bodies.

Food	Health Attributes	Brain Health Benefits
Wild Salmon	essential fatty acids, animal protein, low saturated fat, low contaminants	improves brain matter, mood, synaptic connections, and arteries (omega fatty acids help neurotransmitters improve mood and stabilize serotonin levels), reduces risk of stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer’s
Cacao Beans	theobromine, antioxidants, flavonoids, catechins	cognitive, mood, and bliss enhancement
Matcha (quality green tea powder)	amino acid (L-Theanine), antioxidants, catechins, vitamin C & A, fluroride, EGCG	helps calm, focus, and stimulate the brain
Acai Berries & Blueberries	antioxidants (such as anthocyanins), essential fatty acids, protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber	antioxidants support healthy brain function and reduce arterial damage which affects blood flow to the brain, and omega fats improve brain function (see above for wild salmon)
Coffee Beans	antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, caffeine	reduces risk of Dementia and Alzehimer’s, boosts mental performance, and reduces headaches

Laurel on Health Food is a blog about nutrition, healthy eating, and health food. It summarizes articles in the news, lists healthy recipes, offers tips and personal feedback on healthy eating, and reports on nutritional research.

Laurel is a writer, blogger, and certified holistic health counselor/health coach living in New York, NY. Some of her favorite foods are: avocados, raw chocolate, kale, garlic, honey, peaches, and quinoa.