HEALTH COUNSEL: HOW TO HAVE A BRILLIANT MEMORY
Foods to remember: Foods rich in vitamin B have an essential aminoacid which helps the memory. Eggs, liver, cabbage and soya beans are all sources, as is the nutritional supplement lecithin. (The good news is ice cream contains lecithin!). Eat iron- rich foods to help the brain's oxygen supply. Iron is also a component of vital neurotransmitters and its absortion is enhanced if you get plenty of vitamin C. Cut down on fats-- a fatty diet impairs the blood supply to capillaries in the brain, slowing down memory function. Keep blood sugar levels steady: The electricity in the brain is permanently on, even when you're asleep and it's fuelled by glucose-- it takes two-thirds of the body requirement. Dr. David Benton of University College, Swansea, found that higher blood glucose levels produced a 10 - 15 per cent improvement in performance during a memory test. But it is important to keep blood sugar stable. This is best done through a high fibre diet with sufficient