Archive for November 26th, 2011
Spice Up Your Brain!
As one grows older memory gets dull with the passing years. There is no use in getting cheesed off when you find that your memory fails you in many issues. There is a wide array of scrumptious ways to spice it up. The herbs that we use in making our food, not only augments the flavor of it but it also helps in developing brain health. Many herbs and spices are laden with antioxidants, vitamins and molecules that aids in shielding the brain cells from damage and aging process. Some herbs lend a helping hand in eliminating excess sugar, salt and fat. Let’s see those natural protectors
- Turmeric contains an active chemical called curcumin which helps in removing the toxic chemicals from the brain. Curcumin is an anti inflammatory agent as well as an antioxidant. It also stops the growth of blood cells which helps in developing tumor
- Garlic has a number of positive effects which helps in brain health. It aids in lowering the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. It lends a helping hand in reducing the cholesterol level and platelet aggregation. Garlic boosts our immune system. When consumed raw it provides the most impressive benefits for brain health.
- Rosemary known for its pungent order, it helps in reducing pulse rates and anxiety and it enhancing the memory power
- Cloves and Cinnamon not only gives great flavor to the food but they contain anti oxidants which helps in reducing sugar levels and also aids in controlling the risk for stroke associated with blood clots.
