consolidation. It helps reduce stress and anxiety, and promotes better and deeper sleep. Regular meditation also helps to improve concentration, memory and mood.
You can challenge your brain with analytical games every day. You can try jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, sudokus, Scrabble, chess or even a Rubik’s cube.
A midday nap can help boost memory (both short-term and longterm), alertness and the ability to process and retain information. It also rests and relaxes your mind. Avocados, nuts such as walnuts, seeds such as flax seeds, fish and
olive oil are sources of ‘good’ unsaturated fats, which have a positive impact on mental health. Also, include more of green leafy vegetables in your diet and reduce your intake of sugar and processed foods. Drink enough water as your brain needs to be hydrated for optimal cognitive functioning.
Fusion Dishes
Roti Pizza
Use leftover chapattis or fresh ones for this fusion dish.
First, warm a chapatti on a pan (tawa). Turn off the flame and spread pizza sauce on the chapatti. Add finely chopped capsicum, onion, olives and other vegetables on it. Then grate cheese over it. Bake the
chapatti in a microwave for two minutes. Take it out, sprinkle red chilli flakes on it and relish your delicious roti pizza!
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