Foods that optimize intelligence
Colored fresh fruits and vegetables
Pumpkins, tomatoes, oranges, grapefruit ... orange and red fruits and vegetables are full of beta-carotene, a pigment that turns into vitamin A once absorbed by the stomach. Vitamin A is used to clean the body, and in our head. Indeed, it is an antioxidant vitamin, which means it attacks free radicals, these toxic substances that damage our cells. Whether or not they are colored, fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, which help fight fatigue and stress. But be careful not to boil them, they risk losing their virtues (unless you plan to consume the water then cooking). It is better to cook them with steam or in foil.
On the menu: tomatoes, peppers, carrots, apricots, peaches, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries ...
Dairy products
They bring us protein, but also vitamins B2 and B12. The first is necessary for the functioning of the brain. The second is the vitamin of intellectual development.
On the menu: milk, yogurts, cheeses ... at every meal!
Vegetable oils
Fats are essential for the oils are those on which to bet. Rich in Omega-3 and vitamin E, they protect our brains by neutralizing free radicals.
On the menu: Rape oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, walnut oil ...
Complete cereals
Complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, iron and zinc: cereal products, complete preferences, have all the stars of the brain. Let us beware of biscuits and other industrial pastries. They are packed with saturated fats, the number one enemy of memory.
On the menu: bread, wheat, rice, oats, pasta, breakfast cereals ...