Diet for Happy Memories

Foods good for the brain. Photo: Illustration

The External Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Vietnamese title - Eternal Sunshine of a Pure Mind) is a classic love movie of the world . The two main characters, after breaking up, erase their memories of each other and then find they cannot live without each other. They must find every way to keep the image of the person they love in their memory.

The worst thing is not losing property, money, opportunities or losing each other. The scariest thing is losing our memories of each other: parents, spouses, children, friends. Sometimes, we only have our original subconscious.

According to statistics from the World Health Organization, each year there are about 10 million more people suffering from diseases related to memory loss, 70% of which are Alzheimer's - a disease characterized by the gradual loss of neurons and synapses in the cerebral cortex, causing negative effects on daily activities. In the most serious stage, the patient will no longer recognize relatives.

We will not know exactly the effects of genetics, from lifestyle, activities, and diet in the years we live until we get Alzheimer's. But if one day you realize you are confused, no longer remember some important things, like the first time you went to school, memories of old friends, memories of dating, wedding day or events just recently, what will you do?

Among the factors that contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's disease, there is the presence of food. Processed products such as sausages, instant noodles, industrial candies, soft drinks, snacks... contain many ingredients such as refined sugar, refined salt, refined oil, trans fat, significantly increasing free radicals, causing inflammation, destroying blood vessels, causing blockages, atherosclerosis. Without enough blood to the brain, neurons will gradually die, making the disease progress more severely.

Alcohol, beer, and cigarettes are also factors. A little alcohol every day may be good, but more than that increases the possibility of free radicals destroying the body. You lack control when drinking alcohol, or smoking for entertainment, to relieve stress or because of lifestyle habits, is the reason why you are also losing your memory.

Iron deficiency is a common disease in many ages, especially women and pregnant women. But iron overload is also a common disease. Iron overload can come from eating too much red meat (beef, pork) or taking unnecessary iron supplements. This is a source of iron that the body absorbs too well, easily leading to the risk of iron overload.

Excess iron in the body can turn into free radicals, directly destroying blood vessels, skin, the entire body including the nervous system. Red meat is very good in supporting the maintenance of muscle mass in the elderly. However, eat in moderation and frequency during the week.

The best foods for Alzheimer's will always be whole foods and spices such as vegetables, tubers, fruits, beans, nuts, seafood, sea fish, eggs, sea salt, raw sugar, hand-pressed oil. Eat a variety and balance to provide enough nutrients for the brain, contributing to protecting nerve cells. Stay away from refined oils, refined sugar, seasoning powder or MSG.

A nutritious diet, combined with daily exercise and a positive mental life, connecting with family members will contribute to preserving our memories before old age. This should be done at any age, starting now.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/che-do-an-uong-cho-ky-uc-vui-ve-3143678.html