Fruit on the Brain
According to Real Age, fruit may help keep your brain in tip top shape as you get older. Fruit eaters score high when tested for verbal fluency, logical reasoning, and visual memory.
The reason for fruit’s brain-boosting effect? It’s all about the flavonoids, those amazing antioxidants that fight disease and might be one of your best defenses against cognitive decline.
Sneaking more fruit into your diet is one way to load up on flavonoids, but vegetables like onions and broccoli provide some, too. You’ll need a wide variety of fruit and veggies in your diet to get the RealAge-recommended 31 milligrams of flavonoids per day.
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