It’s usually our stomach that makes most of the food decisions and we rarely think about feeding our brain. However, the foods we eat can have a huge impact on our brain and eating the right food can have both a short and long term positive effect on brain function.
通常是我们的胃决定吃什么食物，我们很少考虑吃什么对我们的大脑有益。然而，我们吃的食物会对我们的大脑产生巨大的影响，吃正确的食物会对大脑功能产生短期和长期的积极影响。
The brain, in fact, uses 20 per cent of the body’s calories and it’s important you fuel it with the right food, so here’s the six top foods for a healthy brain:
事实上，大脑消耗了身体20%的卡路里，用什么样的食物来补充能量十分重要，那么下面就是对大脑十分有益处的六大食物：
Oily Fish 多脂鱼类
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Oily fish is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids that works wonders on healthy brain function. It’s been scientifically linked to increased blood flow to the brain, which contributes to better cognition, or thinking abilities. So on your next office lunch break crack open a can (of tuna)!
多脂鱼类富含Omega-3脂肪酸，这对大脑运作有神奇的作用。科学证实它与增加流向大脑的血量有关，这有助于提高认知和思考能力。所以，在下一次办公室午餐休息时间，来开一个罐头吧(金枪鱼的)！
Dark Chocolate 黑巧克力
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In case you’ve been looking for an excuse to eat more chocolate – here it is! Dark chocolate contains cacao (more commonly known as cocoa), which has high levels of antioxidants called flavonoids. Science shows that it encourages blood vessel growth in parts of the brain responsible for memory and learning.
如果你一直想找借口多吃点巧克力——这就是了！黑巧克力含有可可，而可可含有较高水平的、被称为黄酮类化合物的抗氧化剂。科学表明，它能促进大脑中负责记忆和学习的血管的生长。
Broccoli 西蓝花
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These mini trees of joy and nutrients are cheap, delicious and great for the brain. Having broccoli in your diet can reduce oxidative stress and lower the risk of neurode-generative diseases. It also contains antioxidants that can further boost your brain health.
这些“小树苗”能带来的快乐和营养不言而喻，便宜、可口又营养丰富。在饮食中多吃点西兰花可以减少氧化应激，降低患神经退行性疾病的风险。它还富含抗氧化剂，有利于大脑保持健康。
Nuts and Seeds 坚果谷物类
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If you’re not a fan of fishy fish then not to worry, nuts and seeds contain the same Omega-3 fatty acids as oily fish. They’re also a rich source of the antioxidant vitamin-E, which protects cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals, whatever that means. Basically, eat more nuts, they’re good for your brain.
如果你不喜欢吃鱼，别担心，坚果谷物类食物中含有和多脂鱼类一样的Omega-3脂肪酸。它们也是抗氧化剂维生素E的丰富来源，可以保护细胞免受自由基引起的氧化应激。反正，多吃坚果就对了，对你的大脑很有好处哦。
Avocados 牛油果
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Avocados are a delicious superfood that Millenials are absolutely crazy about – and rightly so. It’s a great source of healthful unsaturated fats that support the brain by reducing high blood pressure, which may lower the risk of cognitive decline.
牛油果是一种超级美味的食物，千禧年一代人对此非常着迷-这是对的。因为它富含一种有益健康的不饱和脂肪，可以通过降低高血压保护大脑，从而降低了认知能力下降的风险。
Berries 浆果类
Like dark chocolate berries also contain flavonoid antioxidants. Aswell, as those fancy flavonoids, they also contain other compounds that have many positive effects on the brain, including increasing plasticity, which helps brain cells form new connections, boosting learning and memory.
和黑巧克力一样，浆果中也含有黄酮类抗氧化剂。此外，和那些黄酮类化合物一样，它们还含有许多对大脑有积极作用的其他化合物，比如可以增强可塑性，这有助于脑细胞形成新连接，提高学习和记忆能力。
Talk about food for thought! What’s your favourite brain food? Let us know in the comments below!
来说说对大脑有益的食物吧！你最喜欢其中哪种呢？在文末评论区说说你的看法！