5 Healthy Drinks that can make smarter Brain

Health drinks may have been many. But only a few drinks that have a major role in the mental and physical health. A family physician in Clearwater, Florida, Dr. Deepa Verma gives secret of healthy living patients.

According to him, a number of drinks not only can make the body more fit. But it also can increase IQ. And clearly, the drink derived from natural ingredients so you can make them yourself. But he warned, all drinks should be moderate without sugar.

"Sweet drinks are not only bad for your heart and waistline, but also can lead to neurological problems such significant affect memory and concentration. Drinks with artificial sweeteners and colorings, will only poison the brain, and ultimately affect normal cognition," he said, as quoted FoxNews, Saturday (05/07/2014).

What are you waiting, while sharpening the brain in some of the games on your phone, also prepare this drink to boost your intelligence.

1. Pomegranate juice

This exotic fruit has a lot of antioxidants that have been proven to improve cognition and memory. Drink a glass of this drink a day will make you smarter.

2. Tea

Wants to green tea or black, as long as do not use sugar, Deepa said, can increase activity in the brain. This is because EGCG, or epigallocatechin-3-gallate which is found in green tea, has been shown to increase the production of brain cells while sharpening the memory. The tea is also loaded with antioxidants. Drink one cup of black tea daily has also been shown to improve brain performance.

 3. Dark chocolate

There have been many studies about chocolate can lower blood pressure. This means that the chocolate has the influence to the brain to signal the blood. Drink a cup of hot chocolate can also reduce the risk of stroke and cognitive deficits.

4. berry Smoothies

Blackberry and blueberry, is believed to increase neuronal activity and connections in the brain, and prevent mental decline.

5. Cinnamon and turmeric

Cinnamon contains two compounds, proanthocyanidin and cinnamaldehyde that could reduce protein in the brain making it useful in reducing the risk of dementia. While turmeric, has been shown to inhibit the development of dementia as the main active component, curcumin. To be more optimal, add a spoonful of olive oil on the drinks cinnamon and turmeric you. Olive oil contains a lot of oleocanthal, a compound that has been studied to inhibit Alzheimer's.