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You have probably read that eating certain food can lower the likelihood of high blood pressure and diabetes. How about your mental health? Are there any food that can improve your mental health and boost cognitive function? The answer is yes and here are some of the popular brain foods that are good for mental health. 1. Fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that can help lower the symptoms of depression, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other mental disorders.    According to this journal increasing dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids can be effective for both the prevention and treatment of depression. Another study published by the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry shows a  significant antidepressant properties of omega-3 PUFA. This study from " Drugs " shows the therapeutic benefit of omega-3 fatty acids in patients with psychiatric disorders. A study posted by The American Journal of

 What is the best supplements for weight loss? Losing weight permanently is a lifestyle change that will require you to eat healthy, workout, and balanced diet. In addition to this, according to some diet experts additional supplements are also needed to help people lose weight according to a news report . Nutritional therapist Hannah Braye who works for Lepicol said that fiber is a key part of an individual diet and the recommended amount of fiber that we have to take everyday is 30g. Unfortunately most people are falling short and are not able to reach the daily recommended amount. She said that people should be getting their fiber from a variety of plants like vegetables, wholegrain, fruit, lentils, beans, pulses, nuts and seeds. However most people have busy lifestyle that the only option is fast food and junk foods that are heavily processed, low in nutrients, and very low in fiber. Hannah said that Fiber has a significant role in regulating appetite. Fiber keeps us feeling

Nootropics which are also called smart drugs and cognitive enhancers are drugs, natural supplements, and other substances that can enhance the    brain function in healthy people. It may improve cognitive function, particularly executive functions, concentration, memory, creativity, or motivation. It can also slow down the age-related declines in brain function. The word nootropic was derived from the Greek “to bend or shape the mind.” Here are some of the best brain supplements that may improve your brain function for better performance at work, school, or play: 1. Caffeine - it has a bitter taste and is found in the seeds, nuts, or leaves of a number of plants native to Africa, East Asia and South America which includes Coffee beans, Tea leaves, Kola nuts, and Cacao pods. It is a natural stimulant and it is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance. It stimulates the brain and central nervous system which reduce the feeling of tiredness and make

Moringa oleifera is a plant that is native in South Asia, particulary in the tropical and subtropical regions. It is also called "drumstick tree" because of its long, slender, and triangular seed-pods. Some called it "horseradish tree" since the roots taste like horseradish. Other terms use to call it are "moringa" and "ben oil tree" or "benzolive tree."  It has been used for its health benefits and medicinal properties since ancient times. Every part of the plant has been used to make medicine, its leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, seeds and root. It has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant properties. It is also used for anemia, arthritis, joint pains, asthma, cancer, diarhea, diabetes, parasitic infections, intestinal spasms, intestinal ulcers, headache, fluid retention, aphrodisiac, epilepsy, immunity booster, stomach pain, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney stones and thyroi

What is Belly Fat? It is the fat around the stomach and abdomen and they can be very hard to lose. Belly fat doesn’t just looks ugly, but they are also unhealthy and can be linked to diseases like metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.  You can estimate your belly fat by measuring the circumference around your waist using a simple tape measure. If your measurement is above 40 inches (102 cm) for men and 35 inches (88 cm) for women, then that is called abdominal obesity. Excessive belly fats are extremely unhealthy.  In medical terms belly fat is called "visceral fat," these are fats that surrounds the liver and other organs in the abdomen. According to this study visceral fat pumps out the lion’s share of immune system chemicals called cytokines which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Visceral fat is also directly linked with higher total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol, lower HDL (good) cholesterol, and insulin resistance.

These are usually found in supermarkets categorize as organic foods, natural foods, whole foods, or vegetarian foods. Health foods offer much more nutritional value compared to processed or prepackaged foods. If you’re looking to change to a healthier lifestyle and change your diet, you can opt for vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and quality protein.  1. Vegetables - Vegetables contains a lot of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. It can also help you to lose weight since even if you eat large portion of vegetables it won't contain a lot of calories. Some vegetables may contain a mix of carbohydrates along with smaller amounts of healthy fats and protein. Broccoli contains twice as much vitamin C as is recommended for daily intake. Sweet potato has a lot of vitamin A. Asparagus is loaded with vitamin K. Bell peppers is a good source of antioxidants and vitamin C. Carrots contains fiber and vitamin K. A study published by the Journal of Diabetes Inve

These are dietary supplements that promise weight-loss by melting fats away from your body by increasing metabolism. However, we need to set some expectations here, there are no magic pills to turn your flab to lean muscles by simply ingesting pills. These supplements are designed to help in burning fat more quickly in conjunction with diet and exercise. According to a study published by the journal Obesity Reviews , fat burner is used to describe "nutrition supplements that are claimed to acutely increase fat metabolism or energy expenditure, impair fat absorption, increase weight loss, increase fat oxidation during exercise, or somehow cause long-term adaptations that promote fat metabolism." Manufacturers often makes overstated remarks to market their products and like other supplements they are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which means you need to do your research and check out the ingredients, formula, clinical evidence and saf

If you're an ordinary person with nine-to-five job and trying to live a healthy lifestyle by exercising you might find it hard. Since most of the time after an exhausting day at work you no longer have any motivation to work out since you're already tired, fatigued, worn out, and you just have no juice left. Most of the time tiredness are the caused by stress, poor sleeping habits, and poor diet. Good thing there's a way to fight back and kick start your body by taking energy boosters. Energy boosters are supplements that helps boost the energy level of your body. Here are supplements and vitamins that may boost your energy. Zinc - this mineral is responsible for testosterone production. If you have zinc deficiency the first sign is energy loss since it plays a significant role in the metabolic process by helping to convert macronutrients into the components needed for energy creation. According to this study giving zinc supplementation to patients with co