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Life Fit Chat with Laura Lewis: What keeps your mind fit?

Posted on Aug 8th 2007 6:00AM by Laura Lewis

Life Fit Chat with That's Fit Life Fit Expert Laura Lewis brings conversation provoking tidbits to your table, served up with a touch of spice! Byte-sized information that pack some punch, brought to you every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!

Did you know ... Like all organs in the human body, the brain is a highly metabolic organ that suffers from free radical damage. Free radical fighting phytochemicals found in blueberries improve memory and assists in information retention.

The key to preventing cognitive decline is to keep your brain active. The Institute for the Study of Aging and The International Longevity Center-USA recommends the following strategies to keep your mind functioning as effectively as possible.

Action Tips ...

Have at least one cup of organic blueberries per day.
Stay socially active.
Learn something new every day.
Stimulate the brain by reading, playing games, visiting museums, etc.
Exercise regularly.

Got any good recipes? How do you get the blue in your food? We would love to hear how you incorporate blueberries in your meals!

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Tags: brain food, BrainFood, enhance memory, EnhanceMemory, phytochemicals

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Chris A 8-08-2007 @ 10:15AM

I am a huge fan of organic blueberries, but am not super creative in getting them in my diet. Every morning I just put a handful in my Oatmeal. I know it is weak, but it tastes pretty good to me. Sometimes I will pick up raspberries instead to mix it up (and they are also my favorite.) Are they at least ALMOST as good as blueberries, or should not do this?

Also, FYI I like the Dried Berry medly at Trader Joes (blueberries, cherries, strawberries) and mix it with raw walnuts for an afternoon snack. About a small handful of each. I know dried fruit is calorie dense, but I don't really give a crap.

laura.lewis 8-08-2007 @ 10:23AM

Hi Chris, Laura here! Blueberries are a superstar fruit however I've got to admit I am a huge fan of raspberries! High in fiber, antioxidants and more, honestly you could do a lot worse! How about mixing it up?Throw in some blueberries along with the raspberries. And, what about a few blanched slivered almonds (or raw!) for a bit of "good" fat and fiber?! I mix it up too by putting fresh berries, almonds, 1 to 2 TBSP of a healthy granola in with non-fat, plain bulgarian style yogurt. Okay, I'm hungry now! Hope this helps!

Chris A 8-08-2007 @ 11:56AM

Thanks for the suggestion Laura. That sounds like a good "on the go" breakfast that I could take with me to work.

Danyale 9-01-2007 @ 10:31AM

I am always trying to get blueberries in my diet because they have so many health benefits. Thanks for some creative way to get more of them. I also found something that makes it easier for me to get my blueberries.
My sister brought me something called Kyani Sunrise. What it is is a blueberry concentrate. One ounce drink equals one serving of blueberries. But what is really cool is that this drink is only made from Alaska's wild blueberries that are shown to have up to TEN TIMES the amount of Anti Oxidents, which as Laura has said fights off Free Radicals and improves memory. But for me it also gives me tons of energy and helps me control my diet. I got mine from my sister at her website. www.kyani.net/danyale
Just something that has worked for me. :O)