While eating a Guiltless Fudgee Barr, 50% less fat, reduced sugar, & low cholesterol, I stumbled upon an article about Tips to Optimize Brain Functioning on Philippine Star.
As expected, I headed right away to the tips about food:
1. Avoid a heavy breakfast. (Because they became brain barriers? What?!)
2. All meals during the day should not be big meals to avoid sluggishness. (Oh. So does that mean it's okay to have big midnight meals?)
3. When you feel hungry, eat small amounts of lean meat, poached or boiled egg. (Okay)
4. Trim down your food consumption during the day by eating mostly fresh fruits and vegetables and fruit juices. (Let's go to Lutong Bahay's Fruit Shakes!)
5. Eat fatty fish. (Okay, this might be a little bit hard to achieve because not all dining places serve this kind of meat)
6. Green tea. (Yey! And that's why I like this one...despite the fact that this drink reminds me of something or someone. Haha!)
7. A small glass of red wine with evening meals can help protect the brain. (I need protection! Fast!)
8. Avoid binge drinking. (Sure..)
9. Eat lecithin granules. (What?)
10. Decrease your daily sugar consumption. Insulin sensitivity may lead to inefficient supply of energy to the brain. (What? This one sounds ironic to the previous items!)
11. Take multivitamin and antioxidant supplements.
12. Ginkgo biloba also improves brain circulation and memory. (What's that again?)
13. Panax ginseng during the day works as a tonic drink and is said to help boost mental activity. (Uhh..)
14. Eat carbohydrates at night. (Woot! *slaps a high five*)
15. Drink hot milk with honey or banana at night. (Is this the same as a banana shake?)
16. Exercise daily. (Okay, okay! I'll work!)
17. The best time to drink coffee is on an empty stomach with a little or no sugar. Drinking coffee in moderation helps boost brain function and elevates the mood. (Oh, no wonder...)
18. Cocoa (chocolate) has a potent antioxidant and has a protective effect on your brain. (Chocolates rock! Choco Mucho!)
19. Blueberries have the highest antioxidant value and so they are considered to be one of the best brain foods. (So if the blueberry's mixed with vodka and milk, does it have the same effect?)
20. Sleep at least six to eight hours a day. (Uh-oh, what time is it?)
How about peanuts?
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