When we think of ways to look and feel younger, very rarely do people remember the organ that does all of our thinking—the brain. With Alzheimer’s cases doubling every five years, it’s time we take to think of ways to fortify our minds from future cognitive disorders, and it all starts with what goes in your belly. Here are 7 ultra-healthy foods to keep your thoughts in order down the road.
1. Eggs
The next time you pick the yolk out of a hard-boiled egg, keep this in mind: the yolk is rich in nutrients that can boost blood flow to the brain. It also contains a nutrient many people haven’t heard of, let alone get enough of, called choline that strengthens cellular walls and signaling molecules inside of the brain.
An adequate amount of B vitamins, which can be found in egg yolks, might hold the key to slower mental decline in seniors, as well as steering clear of depression.
Even though eggs contain cholesterol, small LDL cholesterol particles (the bad stuff) can turn into denser particles (the good stuff) over time.