Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (62 page)

Berries

Brown rice

Wheat germ

Whole grains

Quinoa

Amaranth

Millet

Buckwheat

Oats

Rye

Barley

Nuts and seeds

Turmeric

You could also take the following herbs and supplements:

Ginkgo Biloba
—This herbal supplement can help increase circulation to the brain and is known as the memory herb.

Liquid algae
—This is available from health-food stores as a nutritional supplement and is rich in protein and amino acids that may help to improve memory, mental clarity, and concentration. The protein in algae nourishes the brain and nervous system because of its high level of amino acids and peptides (brain transmitters).