Scientific research has shown that an increase in flavonoid content in our diet makes cognitive tasks easier to tackle. Fruits, cocoa, and green tea can help us think better.
Consuming artificially enriched flavonoid cocoa beans allows individuals to contemplate issues more quickly, even in polluted environments. During an experiment, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air exceeded normal levels by a hundred times: brain circulation tests were conducted at a 5% carbon dioxide concentration. However, with an increase in flavonoid levels in cocoa, the speed of test completion improved by 11%. After consuming a more concentrated beverage, participants successfully managed more complex tasks. This boost in body tone was accompanied by a threefold increase in the brain’s access to oxygen.
The beneficial effects of flavonoids on the cardiovascular system have also been studied. The compounds found in fruits and plants strengthen our blood vessels and make red blood cells more elastic.
Cocoa beans, tea, apples, grapes, prunes, and other dried fruits are considered champions in flavonoid antioxidant content. Dark chocolate, made from cocoa beans, cocoa butter, and sugar, is a rich source of “mental energy.” A bar of flavonoid-rich chocolate can keep your brain “working in overdrive” all day without the need for additional snacks. It’s an instant solution for boosting mental activity during brainstorming sessions.