Post-Covid brain fog ruining your productivity? Try salmon, cocoa and other food items to get back your mental sharpness

Covid-19 leaves a lasting impact on our health, even after the infection has passed. While obvious after-effects are easier to spot, something like a brain fog which hinders our productivity and quality of life can sneak up on us.

To address brain fog, the first thing we have to acknowledge is the need for post-Covid care. Most of us who have had this infection have been very mindful of the food consumption before and during the ailment. However, post recovery care is often neglected and that can lead to slower return to normal health and functioning capabilities. Therefore, if you have recovered from Covid in recent weeks, months or even this year, and are suffering from brain fog, there are certain dietary measures that you may want to incorporate.

What Is Brain Fog?

As the name suggests, it is the clouding of your brain functions, which means that you don't allow your brain to function in its full capacity. The signs for this medical condition can develop during Covid and linger post recovery, or it can manifest suddenly after you have healed. Therefore, you have to be careful enough to spot it.

Brain fog doesn’t allow you to think clearly or permits your mind to settle on a thought or word with focus and precision, making it difficult for you to perform any mental task. So, if you are experiencing such symptoms, here’s how you can fine-tune your diet.

Add Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Generally most fishes, especially Salmon, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that fatty acids can slow down cognitive decline in the aging population, and can also help those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. If you are a vegetarian, you may opt for walnuts, flax and chia seeds. These are excellent brain food and can bring you back to your old productivity in no time.

Cocoa For Concentration
Load up on the good kind of chocolate that has cocoa, or take cocoa based drinks to open up your brain cells. Cocoa contains flavanols and antioxidants – both of which are great for brain health. Flavanols are known to protect neurons, keep inflammation at bay, promote memory, cognitive function and learning.

Turmeric For Your Thought?
Turmeric was the magic potion in Ayurveda for years, and while it is mostly known for its antiseptic uses, it also contains curcumin, an antioxidant that helps patients of Alzheimer’s by deterring the formation of plaque. Needless to say that this antioxidant also improves cognitive function and therefore turmeric is a must in your diet if you have been feeling a little foggy lately.

Berries Boost
Blue, black or mulberries - all kinds of berries are wondrous brain food. In fact, blueberries are sometimes called ‘brain berries’ due to their flavonoid content which can fight brain inflammation and oxidative stress. There are several other types of food you can try, like yogurt, eggs, and edible items that are rich in vitamin B complex and Vitamin C. They all provide a boost to brain health.