TopBrain-BoostingFoods
Asweage,maintainingoptimalbrainfunctionandhealthiscrucial.Fortunately,certainfoodscanbeespeciallybeneficialforcognitive performance,memory,andmentalclarity.1Herearefiveexcellent(anddelicious!)foodsthatsupportbrainfunctionandhealth:
1.Blueberries
Blueberriesarepackedwith antioxidants,particularlyflavonoids, whichareknownfortheirbrainboostingproperties.2These antioxidantshelpprotectthebrain fromoxidativestress,reducingthe riskofage-relatedcognitivedecline. Studieshaveshownthatthecompounds inblueberriescanenhancememoryand improvecommunicationbetweenbrain cells.Regularinclusionofthisdeliciousfruitin yourdietleadtobettercognitivefunctionandslower mentalaging.
2.Turmeric
Turmeric,avibrantyellowspicecommonlyusedin curry,containstheactivecompoundcurcumin,which haspowerfulanti-inflammatoryandantioxidanteffects. Curcuminhasbeenshowntocrosstheblood-brain barrier,makingitbeneficialforbraincells.Itmayhelp improvememoryandpromotethegrowthofnewbrain cellsthroughneurogenesis.3
3.Broccoli
Broccoliisacruciferousvegetablethatishighinantioxidants andvitaminK,anutrientessentialforbrainhealth.VitaminK playsakeyroleintheformationofsphingolipids,atypeoffat thatisdenselypackedintobraincells.Broccoli’santioxidant propertieshelpprotectthebrainfromdamage,whileitsantiinflammatoryeffectscontributetobettercognitivefunction.4
4.PumpkinSeeds
Pumpkinseedsareanexcellentsourceof magnesium,iron,zinc,andcopper,allofwhichare crucialforbrainhealth.Magnesiumisessential forlearningandmemory,whilezincand copperplayaroleinnervesignaling.Iron helpspreventcognitivedeclinebyensuring asteadysupplyofoxygentothebrain.The high-antioxidantcontentinpumpkinseeds alsohelpsprotectthebrainfromfree radicaldamage,makingthemagreatsnack forboostingmentalsharpness.5
5.FattyFish
Fattyfish,suchassalmon,mackerel,and sardines,arerichinomega-3fattyacids,particularly DHA(docosahexaenoicacid),whichisessentialfor brainhealth.6Omega-3sareacriticalcomponentofbraincell membranesandplayavitalroleincognitivefunction.They helpreduceinflammation,promotebettercommunication betweenbraincells,andsupportmemoryandlearning.
Incorporatingthesefoodsintoyourdietcansignificantly enhancebrainfunction,protectagainstcognitivedecline,and improveyouandyourlovedones’overallmentalhealth!
References:
1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10083484/ 2https://neurosciencenews.com/cognition-blueberry-diet-22925/ 3https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2386914/ 4https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24108469/ 5https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227620303136 6https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/omega-3-foods-incorporating-healthy-fatsinto-your-diet
Brain&VisionBooster
GinkgoSense
•Helpstomaintain memory,concentration andmentalclarity
•Supportshealthyvision
•Improvesneuroplasticity
•Providespowerful antioxidants
AreAllPlant-BasedDietsHealthy?
Plant-baseddietshavegainedpopularity worldwidefortheirpotentialhealthbenefits. Randomizedclinicaltrialshaveconfirmedthe protectivehealthbenefitsofvegetariandiets, includingimprovedbloodsugar,bloodpressure, bloodcholesterollevels,andmaintenance ofhealthyweight.However,itisessentialto recognizethatnotallplant-baseddietsarethe sameandnotallplant-basedfoodsarehealthy.
Ahealthyplant-baseddietemphasizeswhole, minimallyprocessedfoodsprimarilyderivedfrom plants,andlimitstheconsumptionofanimal products.Healthyselectionsincludethefollowing:
•Avarietyoffreshvegetablesandwhole fruitsofallcolours,andwholegrains, suchasoats,quinoa,brownrice,and buckwheat
•Peas,lentils,beansforhealthyplant proteinandfibre
•Rawseedsandnuts,suchasflaxseeds, chiaseeds,almondsthatofferhealthy oils(e.g.,omega-3fattyacids)
•Smart“meat”alternatives,including organiceggs,low-fatdairyproducts, poultry,andfishtosatisfyaperson’s appetiteforanimalproducts
•Littleornosugarydrinks;drinkwater, teaorblackcoffee
Somepeopleadoptplant-baseddiets butrelyheavilyonrefinedandprocessed “veganalternatives”andveganjunk foods,whilereducingtheintakeof healthyplant-basedfoods.Herearesome pitfallstoavoid:
•Highlyprocessedplant-basedfoods— suchasveganburgers/meats,vegan snacks(Frenchfries,veggiechips),fruit juice,commercialproteinbars,canned
veggiesoups,andfrozenplant-basedmeals—canbehighinunhealthyfats, sodiumandaddedsugar,andmaycontainartificialadditivesandfillers.
•Refinedcarbohydrates,suchaswhitebread,pasta,andsugarycereals,can spikebloodsugarlevelsandcontributetoweightgain.
•Overeatingprocessedveganjunkfoods,suchasvegancookies,chips,and desserts,isusuallyassociatedwithhigh-calorieintakeandlow-nutrientcontent.
•Neglectingsupplementationforbalancednutrientintakemayleadto deficienciesinessentialnutrients,suchasvitaminB12,iron,andomega-3 fattyacids.
Therightplant-baseddietshouldfocusoneatingmoreoftherightplants, avoidingthewrongkinds,andeliminatingunhealthyveganjunkfoods. Ifyouarenotastrictveganorvegetarian,moderateyourintakeofhealthy animalproducts.
Acomparisonofhealthyvegetariandietsvs.unhealthyvegetariandiets.HbA1c, glycosylatedhaemoglobin;LDL-C,low-densitylipoproteincholesterol.
Source:EurHeartJ.2023;44(36):3423-3439.doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehad436
References:
•WangT,MasedunskasA,WillettWC,FontanaL.Vegetarianandvegandiets:benefitsanddrawbacks.EurHeartJ.2023; 44(36):3423-3439.doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehad436
•https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-a-plant-based-diet-and-why-should-you-try-it-2018092614760
GreenPowerfromAIM
ProPeas-providesasugar-free,plant-basedsourceof proteinmadefrompeas.
BarleyLife-natural,greenbarleygrassjuicepowder providesastrongfoundationforgoodhealth.
AIMega-offersomega-3essentialfattyacidsfrom organicseedoils.
Fit’nFiber-delivers10gramsoffibre,including prebioticfibre,tohelpmaintaindigestivehealth.
HarnessingSocialMediatoBoostYour MyAIMStoreWebsite
(Excerptfromhttps://myaimstore.com/blog/harnessing-social-media-to-boost-your-my-aim-store-website/)
Intheworldofonlinebusiness,socialmediaisnotjusta toolbutagatewaytoreachbroaderaudiences,engage withcustomers,anddrivesignificanttraffictoyourMyAIM Storewebsite.BeinganAIMMember,leveragingsocial mediaplatformscanhelpyouamplifyyouronlinepresence, introduceyourproductstoawideraudience,andultimately increasesales.Thatiswhywewouldliketoprovideyouwith thefollowingwaystoharnesssocialmediatoenhancethe visibilityofyourMyAIMStorewebsiteandattractmore customers.
AddYourMyAIMStoreURLtoYourSocial MediaProfiles
StartbyensuringthatyourMyAIMStoreURLisprominently displayedonallyoursocialmediaprofiles.Thismakesiteasyfor followerstonavigatetoyourstorewithjustoneclick.Thissimple actioncansignificantlyincreaseyoursite’svisibilityandtraffic.
PromoteYourStoreonDiversePlatforms
Eachsocialmediaplatformoffersuniquefeaturesand reachesdifferentdemographics,soitisimportanttotailor yourstrategyforeachplatform.Hereareafewtips:
•Facebook:Usethisplatformforsharingdetailedinformation aboutproducts,andhostinglivesessionswhereyoucan talkaboutproductbenefitsordemonstratethem.Facebook groupsarealsoagreatway toengagewithspecific communitiesinterestedin healthandwellness.
•Instagram:Thisistheplacefor high-qualityimagesandshort videos.UseInstagramStories andReelstoshowcasenew products,sharequickhealthtips,orrunQ&Asessions. Utilizinghashtagseffectivelycanalsohelpinreachinga broaderaudiencewhoareinterestedinsimilarproducts.
•Pinterest:Perfectforinfographics,how-toguides,and inspirationallifestylecontent.
EngagewithCurrentTrends
Stayingupdatedwithcurrentsocialmediatrendsiscrucial. Participateinrelevantchallenges,usetrendinghashtags,or commentonpopulartopics.Forinstance,ifthereisatrending challengeabouthealthyliving,demonstratehowAIMproducts canplayacrucialroleinmaintainingahealthylifestyle.Ifa particulartypeofpostisdrivingalotoftraffictoyourMyAIM Storesite,considercreatingmorecontentthatissimilar.
UseYourFollowerstoGenerateTraffic EncourageyourfollowerstovisityourMyAIMStoreby:
•ContestsandGiveaways:Offeryourfollowersachancetowin AIMproductsbyparticipatinginconteststhatrequirevisiting yourMyAIMStoresiteorsharingyourposts.Thisnotonly increasesengagementbutalsodrivesdirecttraffictoyoursite.
•TestimonialsandUser-GeneratedContent:Asksatisfied customerstosharetheirexperiencesontheirsocialmedia andtagyourstore.Thistypeofcontentisauthenticandcan influencenewcustomerstovisityourMyAIMStore.
AdheretoAIM’sAdvertisingGuidelines
Itisimportanttorememberthatpromotingproductsonline mustcomplywithcertainguidelinestoensuretheintegrityand reputationofTheAIMCompanies™aremaintained.Alwaysrefer totheAIM’sInternetandAdvertisingGuidelinestoensurethat yourpromotionsarenotonlyeffectivebutalsocompliant.
Conclusion
Socialmediaoffersapowerfulsetoftoolstopromoteyour MyAIMStore,engagewithawideraudience,anddrivesignificant traffictoyourwebsite.Bystrategicallyusingdifferentplatforms, engagingwithtrends,andleveragingyourfollowers,youcan significantlyboostyouronlinepresence.Remember,consistency iskey.Regularposts,updates,andengagementwithyour audiencecantransformyoursocialmediaprofilesintodynamic, effectiveextensionsofyourMyAIMStore.
Besuretocheckoutourotherhelpfulblogpostsathttps://myaimstore.com/blog/ ortrainingvideosathttps://myaimstore.com/videos/.Wehaveawealthof informationtohelpyoureachyourbusinessgoals.
IntheSpotlight
GuardianofYourBrain
Whenweareunderstress,thenervoussystemwillreleasestresshormonesincludingcortisolduringthestressfulperiods. However,highlevelsofcortisolcanweardownourbrain’sabilitytofunction.
ThekeyingredientsofGinkgoSense:standardizedextractofgingkobiloba,ashwagandha,curcumin,luteinandzeaxanthin areuniquelycombinedtoassistinmaintainingcognitivefunctions,andenhancingmemoryandeyehealth.
BenefitsofGinkgoSense:
•Memoryhealth–Ginkgoandashwagandhacanhelpmaintainmemory,mentalclarity andmentalacuity.Ginkgobilobaisanherbwithover5,000yearsofuseintraditional Chinesemedicine.ThestandardizedextractofGinkgobilobahasshownpositiveresults inmaintainingmentalclarityandacuitybyimprovingbloodflowtotheextremities,in otherwords,betteroxygenandnutrientsupplytothebraincells.Ashwagandhamay helpbodysystemsadapttostress,moodchangesandlackofconcentrationbetter.
•Inflammation-fightingproperties–Curcuminprovidesinflammation-fighting propertiesthatmayhelptoimprovecognitivefunction.Blackpepperpromotes curcuminabsorptionandgingerisknownforitsdigestive-aidproperties. Thesethreeherbsworktogethertoimprovetheoverall effectivenessoftheformula.
•Healthyvision–Luteinandzeaxanthinareessential carotenoids(withantioxidantproperties)forprotectingthe retinaoftheeyefromfreeradicaldamageandhelp preventage-relatedeyeissues,suchasmacular degenerationandcataracts.
ReadtheGinkgoSensedatasheet,availableforviewingin theMemberDownloadCenteroftheaimcompanies.comfor moredetails.
References:
•https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cortisol-and-stress
•Yaribeygi,H.,Panahi,Y.,Sahraei,H.,et.Al.(2017).Theimpactofstresson bodyfunction:Areview.EXCLIjournal,16,1057–1072.
MembersinAction
“Wonderfultimewithmyuplines!Learningfromthepros!” DirectorLoraWishartparticipatedintheMétisNationofOntarioAGMFestivitiesfrom August15to19atDiscoveryHarbour,Penetanguishene,ON.
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SharedbyDr.LannyDonald,dentistand AIMChairman’sClubDirector
Testimonialshouldnotbeconstruedasrepresenting resultsthateveryonecanachieve. Iusedtohavecoldhandsandfeet. Afterreadingaboutthebenefitsof ginkgoextractinimprovingcirculation totheextremities,Istartedtaking GinkgoSensedaily,andmyissuewas gone.Inaddition,takingGinkgoSense togetherwithAIMegahashelped improvemyeyehealth.Dueto hereditaryfactors,Iamathighriskof developingglaucoma.Theactionsof luteinandzeaxanthininGinkgoSense, andomega-3oilsinAIMegahave elevatedmydryeyeconditionand maintainedsteadyeyepressure.I sharedmyunique“eyeformula”with mypatientswhohavesimilarissuesand theyalsoexperiencedpositiveresultsin improvingtheireyehealth.
HolidayClosure
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