Did you ever eat fish the night before an exam because it was ‘brain food’? In fact, it’s not such an old wives’ tale. Fish, especially oily fish, is bursting with omega-3 fats, which are essential for a healthy brain.
But it’s not just fish that can keep us bright and alert. A good balanced diet with plenty of vegetables, fruit, carbohydrate such as potatoes and rice, protein (particularly fish!), nuts and seeds, is vital for overall health as we move into our later years. Trans (or hydrogenated) fats, on the other hand, actually stop the good fats in fish from doing their work effectively – they are best avoided!
There are other changes you can make to your lifestyle that will actively help your memory. Regular aerobic exercise (walking is great!), keeping your blood pressure down, doing puzzles and reading, sleeping well and getting out and about to meet other people regularly, will all help keep the little grey cells working well for you.
What are your tips for keeping your memory sharp? We’d love to hear them.
Best wishes,
Simplyheath team
we always used to eat fish before our exams when I was at school! I managed to scrape through most of them so I suppose it might have done some good! I don't eat much fish these days cos I don't like it much but I might start to eat more cos my memory is definitely going. My husband too. We laugh because it's so absurd that two intelligent people can't remember the word for something simple. The other day it was 'mushrooms'. Why do words escape you? 
And I would walk 500 miles.......