Sattvic diets have gained popularity over the recent years, brought upon by success stories of people who have benefited with a better quality of life by substituting their previous convenience foods by organically sourced natural diet. What intrigues many is the relation between these sattvic foods and its ability to enhance cognitive function.
Sattvic diets have proven to aid the conscious mind and help relieve anxiety and promote a general state of well being. Red meat and salmon, while popularly termed as brain foods, are best to avoid in an Ayurveda diet. If meat or fish are not allowed in sattvic foods how do you get the nutrients necessary to drive the brainhouse of our bodies? The answer is surprisingly simple.
Irreplaceable Elements
Naturally sourced organic foods provide the basis for the calmness of the mind. However, how is this achieved? What elements in these foods help the brain to achieve its optimal functionality? In other words, what can
boost one’s brain function? Foods such as Caffeine (naturally occurring in teas, coffees), Choline, Huperzine-A, Ginkgo Biloba, the amino acid; Phosphatidylserine, memory enhancing Bacopa Monnieri, high in omega-3 fish Oil, Acetyl-L-carnitine and Rhodiola Rosea all help in reducing mental fatigue, improving memory
and promoting healthy cognition.
Sattvic Foods With Brain Boosting Potential
The mantra of Sattvic origin, peace between the body and the food, plays a great role in the selection of brain foods. Herbs, which are particularly important with great emphasis on memory retention, Whole grains which are rich in Acetylcholine play a significant role in improving brain function. Maintaining high levels of Acetylcholine in the nerve cells greatly improves learning and the ability to recall. Rhodiola Rosea also known as the golden root is a perennial flowering plant that enhances the ability to focus on daily tasks by alleviating anxiety and generating a calmer state of mind.
In our lives
we strive to give our best, be it our workplace or raising children, and in this drive we can forget the most important success ingredient; our mental health. Armed with everything to benefit and nothing to lose, Ayurvedic diets aim to improve the quality of life based on the yogic principles of discipling the body and mind. By supplementing the right foods into our diets we can enhance our brain power and generate a peaceful environment for our bodies to function as they were intended to the best of their abilities.