Maintaining a healthy diet and getting proper nutrition are essential for a fast recovery and to reduce various risk factors associated with lifestyle.

Here are some foods that can help you recover fast and provide you with nutrition and adequate energy for day-to-day activities.

· NUTS AND SEEDS:

They are a good source of Omega-3, protein, antioxidants, and vitamins, which helps promote neural activity and helps repair and fight the natural aging of the brain and help improve cognition, and helps regulate mood.

· EGGS:

They are a good source of proteins and vitamins B-12, B-6, and folic acid, which improves cognitive function.

· FISH:

They are a good source of Omega-3, which helps improve neurotransmitter health and also the health of the brain cells, improves learning and the memory of the brain, and also the visual and perceptual-cognitive functions.

· SOY PRODUCTS:

They are rich in Antioxidants which help improve cognition and help fight damage to neurons and reduce the risk of dementia.

· CHICKEN:

They contain high levels of tryptophan which promotes serotonin production and helps elevate mood. Also helps improves cognition and attention and nutrients help boost brain functioning.

· VEGETABLES:

Vegetables are a rich source of Vitamins and Minerals, and a lot of essential nutrients. They help boost blood flow and thus increase oxygen supply to the brain. Certain vegetables are rich in Omega-3 and antioxidants. Some of these vegetables are Asparagus, Beetroots, Broccoli, Sprouts, Carrots, Spinach, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes, etc.

· FRUITS:

Certain fruits contain certain antioxidants and nutrients which help boost memory and learning. Certain foods contain nutrients that help improve blood flow to the brain and boost mood. Fruits also provide nutrients and vitamins which help feed energy to the brain and also helps improves cognitive functioning, attention, and concentration.

· FERMENTED FOODS:

Fermented foods and probiotics help improve one’s metabolism and digestion, and the Brain-Gut connection is well known, so if the gut is the healthy brain will remain healthy as well. Probiotics contain amino acids and various anti-oxidants which are used in the production of various neurochemicals and hormones.

· DARK CHOCOLATE:

Dark chocolate is a good source of endorphins, which activate the bodies feel good mechanism and contains tryptophan which helps create serotonin and boosts mood. It also contains various nutrients and vitamins which help increase blood flow to the brain.