You can re-read the title – it did say “fats”. The fact that most people don’t know is that there are two types of fats, the friendly ones and the ones that cause life-threatening conditions. Here’s another fact – the brain actually utilizes 60% of the body’s fats, because thinking needs a substantial amount of calories. When humans are babies, their mother’s breast milk supplies them with healthy fats to allow for brain growth, but as they grow, their brain relies on optimum nutrition for its processes like memory and concentration. There are many brain supplements in the market today, but the truth is, their contents are actually also present in food we eat everyday. All you have to do is choose your foods carefully. Here’s how you can improve memory natural with these brain-friendly fats.

Friendly fats or MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids) are found in foods like nuts, avocadoes, soybeans and olives. These are extremely versatile food items which can be prepared or added into dishes in a variety of ways. For vegetarians, flaxseed is a great alternative to MAFU –rich seafood, specifically fish like tuna and salmon.

But how do these fats work for better memory? It’s simple: the brain needs blood, and blood is transported to the brain through vessels. If the vessels are clogged with bad fats, blood flow is impeded, limiting brain function and predisposing one to stroke. MUFAs make these vessels allow blood to flow freely to improve concentration, thought process and memory.