by Angela Diggs

Created on: September 21, 2008   Last Updated: March 26, 2009

Foods that help boost brain power is salmon, tuna, green tea, water, fruit, vegatables, red meat, chocolate and more.

The brain is the most important organ in the body. It controls everything from how we see to our balance and coordination. It is made of connective tissues called "nerves" that send signals back and forth constantly. While we sleep our brains are awake, it never takes a break. They control our speech and memory all while we have to focus on driving a vehicle. Imagine all the work the brain does! For it to run efficiently, it must get the right brain food.

Fish

Number one my list is "fish". Growing up, I thought this was a myth, but research has shown that fish is great for the brain. Why? It's what's in fish. Omega 3 fatty acids found in cod and wild salmon in particular help the in many ways. First, they help neurons grow better. Second, they increase good cholesterol. Lastly, they make the myelin sheath stronger. The myelin sheath insulates the brain and keeps it warm. When this happens neurons are able to communicate more efficiently. Lengthy-chain omega-3 fats such as EPA, DPA, and DHA are found in oily fish such as sardines, salmon, mackerel, tuna, and kahawai. Each brain cell is approximately two thirds adipose tissue. To transmit communication successfully, its walls need to be supple, which depends on the quantity of omega-3s within them. A deficiency in them will cause the walls to stay stiff and too much will make them soft and permeable.

Fruit

Number two are fruits. Not only do they taste great, they are good for your overall brain health. They have an abundance of antioxidants. The sugar in fruit is better for you than the ones found in candy. The carbs have lengthy chains of sugar particles that the body cuts down progressively, discharging glucose to power the brain over a long time span. Even though all fruits taste good, some are better for your brain than others. Cranberries, blackberries, strawberries, avocados and blueberries are just some of them.

Vegetables

Number three are veggies. I hope you did not think I was not going to mention vegetables. Everyone knows they are good for your health, but did you know how much for your brain? Brocolli, spinach and colliflower are very good. Like fruit, they also carry a great source of antioxidants. They may lower the chances of you progressing cognitive deficiency by lessening reactive strain.

Red Meat

Number four are red meats.They are yummy to eat for dinner, but did you know studies have

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