Health
tips
| by
Don Colbert, M.D.
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| Excerpt
from Life
in the Word
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- Fatty fish, such as
mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines, and tuna, are rich sources of
DHA, which is a fish oil that helps to create healthier brain cells.
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The
healthiest nuts for the brain are walnuts, which actually look like
miniature brains, and almonds.
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Foods
with the greatest antioxidant capacity are the healthiest for the
brain. These include fruits such as prunes, raisins, blueberries,
blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries. Vegetables with the
highest antioxidant capacity include garlic, kale, spinach, Brussels
sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, and broccoli.
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Olive
oil, avocados, macadamia nuts, and other monounsaturated fats help
to prevent memory loss.
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