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