| Many people believe that the primary cause of | | | | Blueberries have been shown to shield the brain from |
| osteoporosis is the lack of calcium in their diet. | | | | stress, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. Research |
| However, in the overall picture, calcium is only a small | | | | has also shown that diets rich in blueberries |
| piece of the puzzle. Though calcium supplements can | | | | significantly improved both the learning capacity and |
| certainly help, there are other dietary concerns that | | | | motor skills. |
| need to be examined. | | | | Avocados, though considered a fatty fruit,contribute |
| Actually, the primary dietary cause of osteoporosis is | | | | to healthy blood flow and decreased blood pressure, |
| the eating foods that are highly acidic in nature, such | | | | lessening the chances of developing hypertension, |
| as refined white sugar, refined white flour, | | | | which can lead to a stroke. |
| high-fructose corn syrup, soft drinks, cookies, | | | | Deep-water fish, such as salmon is a wise, |
| candies, sweets, desserts, and anything containing | | | | freshwater fish choice. It's abundant in omega-3 |
| sweeteners. | | | | essential fatty acids, which are essential for healthy |
| The over-consumption of these products causes the | | | | brain function. |
| pH level in your blood to become very acidic. In an | | | | Nuts and seeds are good sources of vitamin E, an |
| attempt to counterbalance this, your body reaches | | | | important vitamin needed by your brain to stave off |
| out for any calcium and magnesium it can find, and | | | | declining cognitive functions. Cashews, peanuts, |
| releases those into your bloodstream in an attempt | | | | walnuts, sunflower and sesame seeds and almonds |
| to keep the pH level at a healthy balance. | | | | are all great choices. |
| Therefore, with every soft drink, candy, cake and | | | | Whole-grain breads, brown rice, and oatmeal also |
| goodie you indulge in, you are robbing your skeleton | | | | contribute to a healthy brain by reducing the risk for |
| of its bone density. The calcium and magnesium the | | | | cardiac disease. By promoting a healthy heart and |
| body harvests in an attempt to counteract this acidic | | | | improved blood flow, the brain is sure to thrive via |
| environment gets passed through your kidneys, | | | | excellent oxygen and nutrient delivery through the |
| where it can also contribute to kidney stones and | | | | bloodstream. Complex carbohydrates also supply the |
| exits your body through your urine. | | | | brain with a steady stream of glucose that enhances |
| To prevent losing your bone mass to dietary causes, | | | | brain function. |
| simply avoid consuming any white flour, processed | | | | It's important to avoid simple carbohydrates often |
| sugars, added sugars, soft drinks, sweets, candies, | | | | found in junk food because the glucose gives the |
| breads, or any other ingredients that are made with | | | | brain a short-lived sugar high, often followed by a |
| refined carbohydrates. | | | | crash that makes you feel hungry and tired. |
| In addition, certain superfoods, like broccoli, cabbage, | | | | Freshly brewed tea also has potent antioxidants, |
| celery and other dark green leafy vegetables help | | | | especially the class known as catechines, which also |
| keep the pH balance in a healthy equilibrium. You | | | | promotes healthy blood flow. Since black teas do |
| need to get plenty of calcium and magnesium from | | | | contain caffeine it's important to use it sensibly. |
| healthy sources such as organic, plant-based vitamins. | | | | Dark chocolate has powerful antioxidant properties, |
| You also need to supplement your diet with various | | | | contains several natural stimulants, which enhance |
| sea vegetables, which are naturally alkaline. Those | | | | focus and concentration, and encourages the |
| include seaweed, kelp, and many others. Sprouts are | | | | production of endorphins, which helps improve mood. |
| also an awesome superfood choice. | | | | Again, moderation is the key. |