Brain Food

Stressed out? School, work, family and finances are all reasons to be overwhelmed. If you're like me, your brain may feel like its set to Snap, Crackle & Pop!~ However, there are "Brain Foods" that can help you keep calm and focused.

 1) Coffee: The antioxidants and caffiene found in coffee can not only keep you focused, but researchers have found that it has preventive affects to protect your brain from dieases such as Alzheimer's.

2.) Chocolate: Researchers have known for awhile that chocolate can lower blood pressure causing your mind to be calm and sharp, but have recently found that as little as 1/3oz can prevent age related memory loss.

3.) Apples: These little beauties are chalk full of a plant chemical called quercetin. Quercetin is a great to get you brain juices flowing and it "defends your brain cells from free radical attacks which can damage the outer lining of delicate neurons and eventually lead to cognitive decline". Guess there is some truth to an apple an day!~ 

4.) Gum: While not actually a food, gum can help keep you focused on the task at hand. Gum can also help with cravings in between meals!~