Since humans’ life span is getting longer, it is crucial to take good care of our brain health and protect our brain cells from aging too fast by eating well and having a healthy life routine.
"Bai Bua Bok" or "Tiger's Herb" is local Thai plant that is easy to find and inexpensive. It has similar nutrients as "Ginkgo Leaf," which helps protecting your brain. In addition, it is full of Antioxidants that helps reducing the aging process in a cellular level.
Second one is Cooked Job’s Tears with Greek Yogurt, Green Tea Granola, Flaxseed, and Nuts.
Nuts and Grains help fixing damaged brain cells, contain Carbohydrate, which refreshes your brain function, and good Fat, which powers up and boosts your brain health.
The last one is “Savory Oats with Soft Boiled Egg and Sautéed Mushrooms and Greens.”
Oatmeal is full of fibers and excellent sources of Vitamin B and E, Potassium, and Zinc. Oats are the perfect brain fuel.
Eggs are good source of Choline helping the communication between brain cells. Leafy greens are rich in Vitamin K, Lutein, Folate, and Beta Carotene preventing the decline in cognitive function. Finally, Mushrooms help preventing Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
As Senior Citizens all over the world are increasing, brain-related diseases can be prevented by not letting old people alone. Having activities with them is another way to reduce the risk of brain deterioration.
Soon it is Thai New Year called "Songkran." Also, it is "The Elderly Day." So, don't let the elders be lonely. Do not just visit them on national holidays. They need human interaction daily to improve their brain health.
Happy Thai New Year, everyone! I hope you have a memorable time with your families and take care of the elders because it is what they need the most. 💙