For Quick Alerts
ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS  
For Daily Alerts

17 Foods For Weak Memory And Heart Problems

Heart and brain are the vital organs of our body. In today's life, weak memory and heart problems are a common problem. Almost all people forget the things that we are untented to do on urgent basis. People also suffer from increased cholesterol level and high blood pressure.

15 Dangerous Effects Of High BP

This is mostly due to deficiency of essential nutrients important for brain and heart. People are addicted of eating wrong type of food (junk and processed foods) that increase cholesterol level which causes heart problems. These artificial foods also damage your brain and cause weak memory.

Are Almonds Heart Healthy?

However, we are also blessed with some best foods that improve function of both heart and brain. These foods will not only improve your memory power and concentration but will also keep your heart healthy. Have a look at some best foods that keep your heart and brain healthy

Walnuts

Walnuts

They are also rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamin E. Some people even say that the shape of walnut inside resembles human brain. Walnuts remove all the deposited plaque from the arteries and prevent the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Rosemary

Rosemary

It contains carnosic acid which offers protection from brain and heart damage. It prevents memory loss and also protects your heart from the damaging effects of free radicals.

Pistachio Nuts

Pistachio Nuts

They are rich in thiamine (vitamin B1) which helps in keeping your heart and brain healthy. They increase memory power and concentration. They keep your blood vessels flexible and prevent heart diseases.

Almonds

Almonds

They are rich in antioxidants, vitamin B6, E and omega 3 fatty acids. They increase the memory power and decrease bad cholesterol level. Therefore, you must eat handful of almonds daily to prevent heart problems and to increase mental concentration.

Wheat Germ

Wheat Germ

It contains vitamin E and antioxidants which prevent brain damage and heart problems. It is also rich in fibres which remove bad cholesterol from the body. Wheat germ also increases the blood flow to the brain and heart.

Avocado

Avocado

It is rich in good fats that are must for a healthy heart and brain. It helps in enhancing memory and also heals many heart diseases. It sharpens your memory by increasing the blood flow to the brain.

 Gooseberry (Amla)

Gooseberry (Amla)

It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Vitamin C in amla increases immunity and helps in the healing process of the body. It also increases the blood flow to the brain and heart and protects them from damage. You can have amla juice or amla jam

Onion

Onion

It is rich in antioxidants known as quercetin. Onion also increase blood flow to brain and heart. Thus, onions help to supply all the essential nutrients to these vital organs. If you add onions in you daily daily or in salads, your brain and heart will be healthy.

Black Seed (kalonji)

Black Seed (kalonji)

Black seeds are rich in antioxidants and protect the brain and heart from free radical damage. They improve memory and concentration. They also prevent high blood pressure and heart diseases. Have black seed powder after mixing it with honey to enhance it's taste.

Blueberries

Blueberries

They are rich in antioxidants that provide protection to brain and heart from damage. They increase mental power and increase blood flow to the heart.

Fish

Fish

Fatty cold water fish like salmon, tuna and trout are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. They protect your heart and improve brain power as omega 3 is important for both.

Red Apple

Red Apple

Apple skin contains high amounts of antioxidants such as quercetin. Red apples contain anthocyanin, which sharpens memory and also prevents heart damage. It is also useful for people suffering with weak memory and heart.

Sage

Sage

It is beneficial for those who have weak memory and a risk of heart attack due to increased cholesterol level. It improves concentration, relaxes the mind and protects your heart from damage.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

They are rich in zinc and omega 3 fatty acids which decrease cholesterol and sharpens your brain. Pumpkin seeds increase concentration and sharpens weak memory.

Honey

Honey

No food can compete honey in it's health benefits. It is used for almost all ailments. From cold remedy to increasing the sperm count. It is rich in almost all essential nutrients. It contains all B vitamins, antioxidants, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium etc. Therefore it is best for your heart and brain. It increase memory and the fructose sugar present in it supplies energy to brain.

Dates And Figs

Dates And Figs

Dates and figs are rich source of phosphorus and other essential nutrients also. They increase memory, concentration and protect the heart from damage.

Beetroot

Beetroot

It increases blood flow to the brain and heart, thereby it enhances memory and keeps your heart healthy. Apart from this it is good for overall health and also increases haemoglobin level.

Story first published: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 10:53 [IST]
Read more about: foods brain heart health wellness