The art of memory has fascinated us since…well, I can’t quite remember. Nowadays however, there seem to be so many more things to keep track of. From what floor our dentist office is on, to an average of seven passwords and PIN numbers per person, we use our memories more than ever before. Improve your memory by choosing the right foods, and here is a fistful of five foods for the memory which are both respected by science and revered by the ancients. 记忆艺术的魅力让我们深深着迷，那是从什么时候开始的呢？唉，我都记不清了。 现实生活中有太多东西要记住了，牙医办公室在几楼？各种密码是多少？我们用到记忆力的地方太多了。提高记忆力，要选择正确的食物，下面这五种食物受到科学和古老文明的一致推崇，是提高记忆力的不二食疗法宝：
Tea 茶
Another food with a long pedigree and which seems to have many benefits on the brain is usually served as a beverage, tea. Tea’s benefits may spring from its healthy combination of anti-oxidants and caffeine. The antioxidants in tea are called polyphenols which have repeatedly been shown to improve cognitive function and memory. 另一种能提高记忆力的食物大家应该早就耳熟能详了，它对大脑也多有益处，那就是作为饮品的茶。茶的好处在于它是抗氧化剂和咖啡因的健康组合。茶里的抗氧化剂叫做茶多酚，实验多次证实茶多酚有助于提高认知能力和记忆。
Tea also contains a calming amino acid called theanine which helps reduce “the jitters” and keeps the mind relaxed and focused. Perhaps the best news is that tea has up to 10X the polyphenols found in foods like fruits and vegetables. 茶还含有一种镇定情绪的氨基酸叫茶氨酸，可以帮助降低 “神经过敏”，让大脑保持放松和注意力集中的状态。不过最好的消息应该是茶内所含的抗氧化剂可是水果和蔬菜等食物中的10倍！
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