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We all know that a healthy diet is important to ensure our bodies are performing as effectively as possible. But did you know that the foods you eat also have an impact on your brain health? Read on to learn about how you can fine-tune your diet to maximize your cognitive function.
Brain-boosting foods are probably more common than you think. According to Harvard Medical School, better brainpower comes from many of the same foods that protect your heart and blood health.‡ While quite possibly untrendy, the best foods to improve cognitive function are those same foods your mom likely told you to eat as a kid.
Greens like kale, broccoli, spinach, and collards contain nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta carotene. In fact, just one serving a day has been shown to slow brain aging.‡ In every meal, fruits and veggies should make up roughly half of your plate, and these greens are best incorporated as often as possible to maximize your cognitive function.
Too much caffeine can be hard on the body, but moderate caffeine consumption has also been tied to improved mental function and mood.‡ Boost these benefits by considering adaptogen coffee. Read more about the benefits of adaptogen coffee here.
High in omega-3 fatty acids, oily fish like tuna, salmon, sardines, or mackerel may boost brain function due to increased blood flow in the brain from the omega-3s which could lead to better cognitive abilities.
Chock-full of protein, vitamin E, and healthy fats, regular consumption of nuts may protect healthy brain function.‡ Walnuts specifically have been shown to improve memory, according to Harvard.‡
Lion’s Mane is a nootropic, which means it helps activate and clear the mind for optimal cognitive performance.‡ Because of this, lion’s mane mushrooms have gained popularity as a supplement to help with focus and mental clarity, even to a foggy, restless mind, and does so without containing any stimulants.‡
While quite delicious and relatively easy to get your hands on, Lion’s Mane mushrooms can be added to cooking (or even be the star of your plate!) to reap the cognitive benefits. That said, cooking these mushrooms daily may not be the most convenient way to consume them. Enter: Lion’s Mane mushroom powder.
Typically, Lion’s Mane mushroom powders are dried and ground whole mushrooms, including the mushroom mycelium (the part of the mushroom that grows underground – or in other words, the root structure of the mushroom.) The mycelium is a critical component of these powders because it produces nutritional compounds which include a variety of health benefits. Additionally, adaptogens, a category of select herbs and mushrooms that are known to help the whole body adapt and respond to stress in a healthy, balanced way, are also often included in Lion’s Mane mushroom powders to enhance the benefits of the mushroom.‡ These powders can be added to anything from warm beverages to smoothies to soups and salad dressings to help you feel the benefits of the mushroom with none of the hassle! Read more about lion’s mane mushroom powder here.
While you may not find Lion’s Mane mushrooms in your local grocery store, whole lion’s mane mushrooms can often be found in farmer’s markets or other specialty grocers or health food stores.
Pre-packaged lion’s mane mushroom powder can be purchased from wellness companies like Rritual Superfoods – but be sure your powder is up to snuff. When considering lion’s mane powder, try to avoid sugar or natural sweeteners, and the addition of caffeine, gluten, dairy, or soy. You want to look for transparent labeling and check to see if your product is certified organic and of the highest quality. The end product should contain high levels of beta-glucans and low levels of starch with clean and pure ingredients to help deliver the health-promoting compounds with nothing extra.
Rritual’s Lion’s Mane Focus Elixir has been enhanced with adaptogens Rhodiola Root and Bacopa Monnieri to help support peak cognitive function and maintain a healthy brain.‡
When considering what foods enhance cognitive performance, the reality is that you will maximize the benefits from anything you add to your diet when you consume them regularly.‡ The same is true for Lion’s Mane mushroom powder. Everybody will react slightly differently to Lion’s Mane mushroom powder, so start slow. Try adding the powder to your food or beverage once every second day for two weeks. You can then move up to once daily if it feels right for your body. Always consult your doctor before beginning a new regimen. If you’re interested in giving lion’s mane mushroom powder a try, shop our selection of lion’s mane products.
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