6 'top' foods to help children develop intelligence

November 23, 2016 16:03

For children in their growing years, the most important thing is to supplement their diet properly to help them get ready for the "golden period". Here are 6 foods that help the brain develop most effectively.

There are many foods that help increase height and weight, but foods that help children develop their intelligence and brain are still not of interest to many people.

According to research by health and nutrition experts, the following 6 foods are considered to be at the top of the list of brain-boosting foods. If you are a grocery shopper, add them to your menu today.

1. Eggs

Eggs are rich in protein and lecithin, which help enhance memory and improve "attention" very effectively, helping children focus more specifically on what is happening in life or daily lessons.

2. Pumpkin

Oriental medicine experts believe that pumpkin is effective in cleansing the heart and calming the brain, treating yin deficiency or hot flashes.

People suffering from headaches, dizziness, depression, thirst, poor memory… should regularly eat pumpkin. In addition, it can reduce nervous breakdown, memory loss and poor eyesight.

Pumpkin seeds contain a lot of zinc, which can help brain development, help the brain work flexibly, think faster and more sensitively.

3. Brown rice/ brown rice/ coarsely milled rice

Oriental medicine believes that regularly eating brown rice can improve "cognition" in terms of recognizing problems more quickly.

Eating brown rice not only helps the body increase its ability to absorb nutrients, but also activates the brain's hippocampus nerves, significantly improving memory.

4. Longan

In Oriental medicine, longan is a tonic, has a high effect of replenishing blood and qi, creating peace of mind.

In the famous Chinese book "Shen Nong's Herbal Classic" it is written that longan has the effect of calming the nerves and mind, strengthening the body, and clearing the mind.

In the book "Compendium of Materia Medica" it is said that longan is an appetizer that benefits the spleen, replenishes deficiency and prolongs intelligence. In any case, longan helps to nourish both physical and mental health, if we always eat the right amount.

5. Black sesame seeds

Black sesame seeds are treasured by Oriental medicine as a treasure in the group of healthy foods. Black sesame can be used to nourish the liver and kidneys, support the brain, and lubricate the five internal organs.

Black sesame contains many unsaturated fatty acids, which have the effect of strengthening and prolonging the life of body parts, the most important of which is the effect of "strengthening the brain and improving intelligence". Anyone should put sesame on the priority menu in the family.

6. Walnuts

Walnuts contain calcium which is essential for brain development. They also contain phosphorus, iron, trace elements and other minerals.

Walnuts are considered the food that most resembles the brain in shape, and they are considered to be good for the brain in all cases.

If you have symptoms of dizziness or forgetfulness, you should eat 1-2 walnuts twice a day to effectively improve your condition and help reduce blood pressure.

If you want your brain to develop even better, you need to fulfill these two minimum requirements to achieve your goal.

1. Eat a full breakfast

Breakfast helps us improve our ability to study and work in a special way. At the same time, it helps improve memory immediately without any better alternative.

In the morning after waking up is the time when the brain has the lowest blood sugar level and the least amount of energy. Eating breakfast at this time will help you increase your memory, control your concentration, and improve your learning ability.

2. Eat slowly to improve your brain's thinking ability

Getting into the habit of eating slowly and chewing thoroughly will help improve brain power more effectively.

Eating slowly not only helps digestion easier but also increases blood circulation in the cerebral cortex, promotes brain cell activity, and is effective in improving brain power.

According to Young Knowledge

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