Blueberries, Dark leafy greens, Salmon, Sardines and Herring, Spinach, Red wine or better yet Grape Juice, Whole grain and Brown rice, Hot Cocoa, Nuts, Notably Almonds and Walnuts, Olive Oil and Garlic. These foods are good for your over all health. This article is going to focus mainly on how these foods can benefit your brain health and heart health. Reading, writing and brain games are great for keeping a youthful brain; but eating the right foods are a great way to keep the brain healthy for the present day and the future. The great thing is; what helps your brain, usually will be good for your heart. (BLUEBERRIES), They have lots of antioxidants. They are great for your memory and motor skills. They also have a good affect on your blood pressure.(DARK LEAFY GREENS), Good for metabolism. High levels are linked with cognitve decline in Alzheimer disease and Heart disease. They are a toxic effect on arterial walls,and oxidation corrdes the arterial walls too, which makes them a bad combination.” Vegetales like Collard Greens and Swiss Chard has Folat and B12, this is how they break themselves down.(SALMON, SARDINES AND HERRING), These are fish that are full of Neuroprotective Omega-3 acids. Higher levels of Omega-3 in the blood, higher serotonin. Serotonin is a mood enhancing brain chemical. Try eating one fish meal a week, you are less likely to end up with Alzheimer disease.( SPINACH), has been benefical in slowing down age-related problems in the central nervous system and cognitive deficits.(RED WINE OR GRAPE JUICE), drinking red wine in moderation increases longevity, but alcohol slows down the brain ability to fuction properly. You might want to chose a smarter beverage choice. Researcher have found the Concord grape juice has highest total antioxidants level of any fruit, vegetable, or juice tested.(WHOLE GRAIN OR BROWN RICE), is filled with megnesium and vitamins. Whole grains contain vitamin B6, which aids in reducing homocysteine levels. Which is an amino acid used normally by the body in cellular metabolism and the manufacture of proteins. This isn’t just good for your brain, but also elevated concentration in the blood are thought to increase the risk for heart disease. (HOT COCOA), two tablespoons of pure cocoa powder is almost two times stronger than red wine, two to three times stonger than green tea and four or five times stronger than black tea. The antioxidants in cocoa protect brain cells from oxidative stress; that can lead to Alzheimer’s and other disorders.(ALMONDS AND WALNUTS), Harvard study showed that women who ate more than five ounces of nuts per week had a significantly lower risk of cononary heart disease than those who ate an once or less. They also don’t contribute to weight gain as much as other kinds of fatty foods.(OLIVE OIL), olive oil contains the potent antioxidants called polyphenols. It has shown to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Extra-virgin is best.(GARLIC), this herb fends off aging via it antioxidants properties. It is a strong antibacterial, it help shake off stress, colds and infections. Raw crushed garlic is the best. I know that when these things are in my diet I just feel better all the way around. Your body know when it is getting the proper foods.