01 WHAT FOODS BOOST BRAIN HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE?
Many foods nourish your brain, helping to improve health and exercise proficiency. Here are four to digest and enjoy…
Omega-3
Omega-3 is nectar to your brain as it’s one of the few chemicals that can pass through the blood-brain barrier to fuel brain development. Omega-3 also benefits brain and muscle function by acting as a blood cleanser, making your blood less sticky and more fluid. This allows more oxygen to reach the brain and muscles; in turn, you’ll become a faster and more alert rider. Omega-3 also helps lubricate and reduce inflammation in the joints plus it helps speed up the body’s healing process. That’s why you should add cold-pressed flax seed oil to dressings and smoothies. Chia seeds, salmon, nuts and mackerel are also fine sources of omega-3.
Choline
Forgotten the details from your meticulous sportive recce? It’s time to increase your egg intake. Not only are eggs packed with protein – omelettes are a WorldTour staple – they’re swimming in choline, too. The brain relies on choline,main neurotransmitters and is crucial for memory and learning. In fact, its importance is such that many of you who know a loved one with Alzheimer’s have probably heard that memory loss linked to the disease is associated with a shortage of acetylcholine.
