{"id":242399,"date":"2022-11-09T09:38:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T07:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=124243"},"modified":"2022-11-09T09:38:49","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T07:38:49","slug":"using-smart-nutrition-to-boost-your-brains-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/using-smart-nutrition-to-boost-your-brains-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Smart Nutrition to Boost your Brain\u2019s Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/using-smart-nutrition-to-boost-your-brains-performance.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/using-smart-nutrition-to-boost-your-brains-performance.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<figure id=\"attachment_124244\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-124244\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=124244\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-124244 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/using-smart-nutrition-to-boost-your-brains-performance.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-124244 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/using-smart-nutrition-to-boost-your-brains-performance.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-124244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Futurelife\u00ae High Protein Bar Chocolate Crunch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ace your exams by eating foods that fuel your brain<\/p>\n<p>The end-of-year exam season is one long mental marathon and healthy eating habits are essential. But did you know that what you eat and drink can affect your exam performance? Certain foods can give you an edge by fueling your brain while improving your memory, energy levels and concentration.<\/p>\n<p>Bianca Tromp, Dietician for FUTURELIFE\u00ae, explains the importance of optimal nutrition when preparing for an exam, to ensure you nourish both your body and your brain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou wouldn\u2019t start a Formula One race on an empty gas tank \u2013 well, the same applies to your exams,\u201d she says. \u201cFor peak mental performance, you have to ensure that you are providing your brain with the appropriate fuel to keep those neurons working at maximum speed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To keep your brain in tip-top shape and your neurons at optimal levels, here are Bianca\u2019s top brain food choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Protein<\/p>\n<p>Protein does not only hold benefits for physical performance, but for mental performance as well. One of the best proteins to feed your brain is eggs as they are high in vitamin B12, choline and selenium which all promote brain function. Other high protein sources include beans, soy, chicken, fish, beef, mutton, lentils, chickpeas and pork (amongst others). These foods will also help keep hunger at bay during an exam. If you\u2019re feeling too nervous to eat, a FUTURELIFE\u00ae High Protein Bar or Shake will ensure that your brain gets the punch of protein it needs.<\/p>\n<p>2. Fruit rich in antioxidants<\/p>\n<p>Certain fruits such as oranges, peppers, guava, kiwi, tomatoes and strawberries contain high amounts of vitamin C, which help to protect the brain and support overall brain health. In addition to vitamin C, berries also contain flavonols which help improve mental performance. So, add a handful of berries to your morning cereal or nibble on some delicious blueberries as an on-the-go snack or while you are studying.<\/p>\n<p>3. Healthy fats<\/p>\n<p>Yes, that\u2019s right, fats can be healthy too! Avocado, nuts, seeds, olives (and their oil) as well as fatty fish (salmon, pilchards, sardines) are high in healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids which are instant brain nutrition! An absolute must during exams. Snack on nuts while studying or pack a small container of nuts to nibble before you start writing or enjoy a bowl of FUTURELIFE\u00ae Granola Crunch Smart Food Nut and Seed before you leave home. It\u2019s the smart thing to do.<\/p>\n<p>4. Vegetables<\/p>\n<p>Leafy greens such as spinach, lettuce and broccoli contain brain-protecting compounds and promote brain health but while some find these veggies delicious, many don\u2019t. To ensure you are getting your five veggies a day, you can disguise their goodness in a tasty stew or a satisfying soup. Your brain (and your gut) will thank you for it!<\/p>\n<p>5. Water<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that drinking water has been linked to faster decision-making and improved brain performance? It increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain which improves concentration and supports memory function. So, make sure you always have a full water bottle with you.<\/p>\n<p>6. Exercise regularly<\/p>\n<p>Exercise will improve blood circulation and improve memory and concentration, so make time to exercise during study breaks. Even short sessions of cardiovascular\/ aerobic exercise would do the trick.<\/p>\n<p>You may not be able to control the questions that will appear in your exams, but you can ensure that you are getting the best nutrition you need for sound brain health. You are what you eat, it\u2019s as simple as that. But if you do find it difficult to balance your diet with the right nutrition, you can always depend on FUTURELIFE\u00ae Smart Food.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo ensure that both your body and your brain are getting the nutrition you need, the FUTURELIFE\u00ae range of scientifically-formulated Smart Food products is high in omega-3 fatty acids and has added vitamins and minerals to meet your daily requirements. Convenient and nutritionally balanced, it\u2019s a meal or snack that\u2019s suitable for the whole family,\u201d says Bianca. \u201cFUTURELIFE\u00ae Smart Food really does provide everything you need to ensure your brain is firing on all cylinders this exam season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the FUTURELIFE\u00ae Smart Food range, visit www.futurelife.com<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views since 1 July 2022:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">107<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/using-smart-nutrition-to-boost-your-brains-performance\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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