Jim Kwik's 10 Favorite Brain Foods

I’m Brandon Wilson. I am constantly working toward improving my mind, body, and spirit using various ancient techniques and cutting-edge biohacking tools and devices. I want to be healthy, but not at the expense of being happy. This simple idea is what it means to be wellthy.

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Jim Kwik on stage at the 10th Annual Biohacking Conference

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Jim Kwik is a best-selling author and one of the world’s top brain coaches. His talks are always full of wisdom and practical tips to improve brain functioning and overall health. During one of his presentations at the Biohacking Conference, Jim shared his top ten best foods for brain health, along with a trick for remembering them. How many of these foods are you regularly consuming?

Jim Kwik’s 10 Favorite Brain Foods

1. Avocado - Helps keep healthy blood flow, is a good source of monounsaturated fats, and is rich in potassium and fiber. Associate with the top of the head. Imagine that someone dumped a bowl of guacamole on your head.

2. Blueberries - Very high in antioxidant capacity due to flavonoid content. Associate with your nose. Touch your nose and imagine blueberries are coming out of your nostrils. What does that feel like and smell like?

3. Broccoli - Rich in vitamin K, fiber, and sulforaphane, a compound studied for antioxidant properties. Associate with your mouth. Open your mouth and imagine it is full of steamed broccoli. How does it taste and smell?

4. Coconut oil - Excellent for cooking at high heat and supports brain function, ketone formation, and fat loss. Associate with your ears. Grab your ears and imagine coconut oil oozing out of them.

5. Eggs - Whole eggs are like nature’s multivitamins, full of choline, omega-3’s, and vitamin E. Remember, not all eggs are the same nutritionally. Associate with your throat. Imagine an egg in place of your Adam’s apple or your throat surrounded by hard-boiled eggs.

6. Green leafy vegetables - Spinach, arugula, romaine lettuce, and collard greens are rich in folate, magnesium, and vitamin E. Associate with your shoulders. Look at your shoulders and imagine green leafy vegetables all over them.

7. Salmon - Wild salmon is low in mercury and rich in EPA, DHA omega-3 fats, and astaxanthin. Associate with your collarbone. Imagine wearing a necklace of salmon bones.

8. Turmeric - Potent compound high in carotenoids that reduces inflammation, boosts antioxidant levels, and supports the immune system. Associate with your fingers. Imagine dipping your fingers into golden turmeric powder.

9. Walnuts - Rich in magnesium, vitamin E, zinc, and antioxidants. Associate with your belly button. Imagine walnuts coming out of your belly button. Can you feel them?

10. Dark chocolate - Rich in polyphenols, stimulates endorphins, and improves focus, concentration, and mood. Opt for 80% cacao or higher and choose a brand tested lower for lead and cadmium. Associate with your seat. I assume you can make the connection on this one.

Let’s practice remembering all ten foods. Top of head, nose, mouth, ears, throat, shoulders, collarbone, fingers, belly button, and seat. Hopefully, it will be easier for you to remember these foods during your next trip to the Piggly Wiggly.

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Last week’s answer

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This week:

Complete the words below using three consecutive letters in alphabetical order, e.g., _ _ A _ U S; add A B and C it would become ABACUS.

1. F _ _ R I _

2. T H I _ _ _

3. A _ U _ _ A

4. _ _ _ I N E

5. A _ _ _ T E

6. _ _ _ A C K

See the answer.

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