9 brain-boosting foods to make men smarter

　　Men should eat more 9 types of brain-boosting foods:

　　1. Pumpkin, pumpkin seeds

　　Pumpkins are an excellent source of beta carotene. A Dutch study found that taking more beta carotene can maintain sharper thinking ability. Dark green leafy vegetables, carrots, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, papayas, mangoes, etc. are also rich in beta carotene.

　　The zinc contained in pumpkin seeds can help brain development and flexible brain operation; if zinc intake is insufficient, it can easily lead to memory loss and lack of concentration.

　　University of Texas Preventive Medicine and Community healthy Dr. Sandstead (Lord Harold Sandstead) of the Department of Medicine also pointed out that as long as zinc is supplemented, female The text memory will increase by 12%. Sunflower seeds, brown rice, and whole grains are also food sources of zinc.

　　2. Milk

　　Milk not only supplements calcium, but also provides important nutrients needed by the brain - protein and beta complex. According to statistics, most primary school students now eat too much meat and not enough calcium. If parents are worried about their children's lactose intolerance, they can replace it with sugar-free yogurt and add some fruits and nuts to add flavor.

　　3. Strawberries, blueberries, cranberries

　　Berries are rich in antioxidants, which help reduce free radical damage and delay aging. And the brighter the color of the berries, the higher the nutritional value. Animal experiments at the Human Nutrition Research Center of Tufts University in the United States showed that three groups of mice fed blueberries, strawberries, spinach and other extracts had better performance during exercise. nerve Tests of function (sense of balance and coordination), memory and cognitive ability all achieved relatively high scores, with the group of mice fed blueberries performing the best.

　　Don’t forget that berries are also rich in vitamins. When brain cells synthesize acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for memory, vitamins are also required.