One method of preserving mental functioning..

To keep your brain at its optimal functioning level regardless of changes the years have caused you should be selective of your attention. Attention is a process most vulnerable to aging. Focus your attention on things that you want to learn and remember and minimize distractions.





Eight more tips to follow daily at later dates.

Spring fever

Spring fever is a term describing several sets of psychological and physical symptoms associated with the rebirth of spring. Generally it relates to spurts of energy,vitality and some appetites. From mid March to mid April
one could experience weariness, dizziness, joint pain, weariness and lack of energy.

The hormone balance may play a part in this -the changeover puts a heavier strain on the body thus creating tiredness. Cause , yet to be resolved.

A "Tree Nut"

Green husk over brown walnut shell

Walnuts are very intriguing. They are shaped like the skull and contain hemispheres. Walnuts are a tree nut with high density nutrients, especially proteins and essential fatty acids. The walnut fruit is enclosed in a hard green husk which is inedible. The nuts must be processed and stored very carefully and properly at -3 - 0 degrees C. Never eat a spoiled walnut.

Fact ??

Studies have yet to find any precise connections between antioxidants and cancer or any other disease.

Unfortunately it has not been proven so perhaps eat a well balanced diet.
There are  times that there is a slightly higher risk of dying in people who were given extra high doses of Vitamin E on a daily basis or higher risk of lung cancer such as  may occur when given extra high doses of beta carotene. Vitamin C doesn't seem to raise or lower either risk. As for most vitamins: they are harmless in low doses.

The Essence of Brain and Body fitness..

The perfect way to preserve your brain is to begin preventative measures early -like middle age
(never too late) : Make the effort...

• Exercise 30-60 minutes a day
• Lose exess weight
• If coffee does not make you jittery, drink a couple of cups a day
• Keep your blood pressure down
• Remain socially engaged
• Get plenty of brain stimulation
• Take sufficient Vit. D
• Eat more fish
• Eat more green leafy vegetables
• Don't expect alot of protection from vitamin B's and E's

Fibres differ....

Many people think that we should eat more fibre but they don't know why.There is the assumption that all fibre is the same.But some fibre lowers blood sugar and other fibres lower cholesterol& some for regularity. Those differences did not matter so much when all of our fibre was intact and unprocessed from foods like whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruits since usually has a mix of fibres.
Now companies are adding isolated fibres which are purely purified powders to frozen desserts, yogurts, juices, drinks and other foods that have always been fibre free-why? Nobody knows...

A handful of peanuts...

A perfect snack-nutritious also low sugar and delicious..

10 top excellent nuts
(most favoured by the people and nutritious)

Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts, Walnuts, Brazils, Pecans,
Macadamias, Pistachios, Chestnuts, Hazelnuts