The key to lose weight and maintain ideal weight, according to Eric Braverman, MD, as outlined in his new book The Younger (Thinner) You Diet, is to replace brain cells lost, balancing brain chemicals, and re-create a younger brain and active.
“Every time you grow brain cells, you are not only smart but also increases your metabolism speed up. So, the goal is educating the brain and the thin body as you age,” Braverman said, as quoted prevention.com site.
What foods can help build brain cells? According to Braverman, colored foods rich in antioxidants can help. By way of eating all fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants in turn, explained her, you also make the body younger and healthier. Here are some foods that could be your choice.
Red grapefruit (Ruby Reds). Citrus fruits with red flesh of this fruit contains antioxidants that support health, improve memory functions, protect blood vessels, cartilage, tendons and ligaments from damage. In addition, the red pigment in fruits reduces cancer risk by preventing tissue damage. It also otherwise improve ureter channel function.
Another red fruit is also recommended Braverman cranberries, raspberries, cherries, red beans, and pomegranates.
Bright orange. Fruits and vegetables rich in carotenoids are colored orange, which contains anticancer and antioxidant components. These foods can also help improve visibility and heart health. Try to consume at least two to three orange foods daily. Braverman recommend you stay away from fruit juice products are rich in calories.
Food berwrana Braverman is recommended orange sweet potatoes, oranges, and peppers.
Bright yellow. Vegetables and fruits contain many phytochemicals, yellow, and biof lavonoid carotenoids (vitamins and minerals in foods that befungsi reduce inflammation), which have anticancer and antioxidant components. This yellow-colored foods can also improve vision and heart health. Try to consume at least two to three yellow food every day.
Yellow foods are recommended Braverman pumpkin, artichokes, and peppers.
Dark green. Chlorophyll, which is contained in green plants, has anticancer components and components that function to detoxify the body. Fruits and green vegetables rich in lutein, which is recently being researched for the content of antioxidants in it. In addition, green vegetables rich in carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals that are naturally used for reducing inflammation. In addition, many green foods that contain calcium, which helps build strong bones and teeth, and improve eyesight. You are encouraged to consume at least one pint of green vegetables per day.
Green foods are recommended Braverman cabbage, broccoli, spinach and peppers.
Dark blue. Foods with these colors contain anthocyanins and phenolics, two powerful phytochemical that otherwise useful as antiaging. Fruits and vegetables are antioxidant rich dark blue. Blue foods can protect blood vessels, cartilage, tendons and ligaments from damage. In addition, these foods also reduce cancer risk by preventing tissue damage. These foods can also improve memory function and urinary tract health.
Dark blue food recommended Braverman is blueberries and grapes.
Dark purple. Foods that are colored purple, indigo and contains antioxidants. Food and dark blue indigo reduce oxidative stress, one of the main causes of aging. In addition, these foods are also rich in resveratrol, which is believed to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Purple and indigo-colored foods are recommended Braverman is eggplant purple, plum and plum fruit