A Harvard Nutritionist Shares the No. 1 Food She Eats Every Morning to Help Her Brain ‘Stay Sharp' and ‘Age Well'

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Adding blueberries to your daily diet can help your brain age well, says Harvard brain expert and nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo. Here’s why she calls it her favorite food for staying sharp and focused.

People who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a2. They are packed with antioxidants.

Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant that gives these berries their characteristic color. AnthocyaninsThe antioxidant phytonutrients — that is, plant nutrients — found in blueberries alsoI frequently speak about the profound connection between our gut and our brain — or what I call the"gut-brain romance."

Like antioxidants, fiber decreases inflammation and feeds the"good bacteria" in the gut. Blueberries are rich in fiber, allowing them toFolate is an important vitamin that allows neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers within our brain that govern mood and cognition, to function properly.on our mental health, brain health and cognitive age.I love carrying a small container of blueberries in my bag as a healthy snack for when I'm on the go.

 

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