No pill can make
anyone genius , to sharpen the skills and to increase grades if someone is dependent on so called
“brain boosters pills” then it’s not going to help.
During examination-
practice, practice and practice helps along with healthy eating patterns and
deep sleep.
If you do want give
your brain a healthy boost, there are easier cheaper and healthier ways to do
it. Nourish your brain with healthy food. Several studies indicates that
saturated fats interfere with the brain efficiency. They injure brain cells and
hamper the ability of neurotransmitters to carry messages. Only good healthy
diet can help brain work efficiently. Many studies have also shown that
antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C reduce the cell damage
in brain caused by free radicals, a byproduct of metabolism. Include egg yolk,
carrots, broccoli, fish, nuts, green leafy vegetable, citrus fruits are good
sources of these vitamins. Study also shown that the strawberries, grapes, red
cabbage, plums protects neuron abilityto respond the chemical message. They
prevents blood clots from forming which helps the brain supplied with ample
amounts of oxygenated blood.
Some brain boosters
are:
1.
Vitamin C
– a powerful antioxidant- Citrus fruits, Gooseberry, guava, sweet lime,
pineapple
2.
W-3 fatty
acids- fish, nuts, mustard oil , flaxseeds oil
3.
Vitamin A-
Strawberries, grapes, plums
4.
Walnuts,
Almonds, Flaxseeds, Cashews, Pistachios, figs, Raisins
5.
Powerful
vegetables like Spinach, lettuce, broccoli helps in transport nerve impulse
6.
Vitamin
B12 – Milk, yoghurt, animal products and cereals fortified with Vitamin B12
maintains nerve cells and improves memory.
7.
Folic acid-
dark green leafy vegetables, asparagus, broccoli, avocado, papaya, beans,
legumes, okra, beets, corn, beets, carrots
8.
Fats
containing DHA like salmon, walnuts, are very good for communication and nerve
building.
9.
Iron
increases concentration and attention span.It maintains physical and mental
energy necessary for studies. So foods rich in iron like dates, figs, whole
pulses, chickpeas, whole pulses, sprouts, fish, egg, chicken, whole grains.
10.
Bananas
provide energy to stay awake and active for longer period.
Few more tips to keep
in mind during examination:
1)
Meet the
breakfast- breakfast is essential meal of the day and it is important to make
breakfast your friend for better efficiency.
2)
Snack
smartly- eating junk is not the smart choice so it is always good to choose
healthy option like sprout chat, oats cookies, fruits or raw vegetables.
3)
Eat at
regular intervals- It is important to eat on time
4)
Small
meals better than large meals- Large meals can make you asleep for longer
period as required so taking small meals are always good to rev up the
metabolism.
5)
Keep well
hydrated- Water provides hydration to brain and helps it to work efficiently.
Always remember-“The
better the fuel your brain gets, better you perform in exams.”
Good luck!