Brain controls everything in our body, it always have something to do with the way we act, think, feel, and talk. It is the largest and most complex part of the nervous system. It is composed of more than 100 billion neurons and associated fibers. Moreover, the brain tissues have a gelatin-like consistency. This semi-solid organ weighs about 1400g in adult. Since our brain has so many roles, it needs food that will provide additional supplement to enhance its way of functioning. This is the reason why it is important for us to consider the food we are eating, as it could affect our body’s efficacy. Listed below are foodstuffs branded to be effective brain enhancers.

1. Wild Salmon
Considered as one of the healthiest food that we could eat, it is a good source of fatty acids and high quality non-land animal proteins. Wild salmon can do improve your brain matter, mood, synaptic connections, and arteries. It can also reduce the chances of getting stroke, dementia and Alzheimer’s.

2. Cacao Beans
Cacao beans if taken in normal amounts stabilizes your mood, it also offers cognitive development. It has flavonoids, antioxidants, catechins, and many other brain and body-enhancing elements.

3. Matcha (stone-ground Gyokuru green tea powder)
A finely-ground powder of the highest-quality, matcha, is the most revered part of the shade grown green tea plant. It is a good source of antioxidant, catechins, vitamins such as C and A, and even fluoride. It also contains Epigallocatechin Gallate or EGCG, a compound alleged to contain almost unbelievable anti-0cancer, anti-aging health benefits.

4. Acai berries and Blueberries
Acai is a type of berry that possesses vitamins, protein, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids (like omega-3, said to be good for the heart). Also, it has been proven to have antioxidant level higher than other berries ever tested.

5. Coffee Beans
Coffee beans are also incredibly rich in antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Regular coffee consumption is believed to actually reduce the risk of mental decline and diseases such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Hence, coffee is not recommended for everybody especially for those people with health problems due to the presence of caffeine, a substance that has stimulating effects.

6. Spinach
It has a high concentration of vitamin A and K, magnesium, folate and iron. The presence of magnesium helps your blood vessels to relax and prevent any relative vessel constriction and/or dilation that contribute to the occurrence of migraine and headache.

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