6 Foods To Feed Your Brain

Everybody needs a brain boost especially in the morning before going to school or office. That’s why eating breakfast is very important. If you are smart and want to be smarter, you should eat the right foods. There are many ways to improve your brain functions but your diet plays an essential part, it cannot be set aside.

Healthy Eats lists 6 fresh foods to help keep your brain in top shape.

1. Spinach & Other Leafy Greens

• Green leafy veggies such as spinach, kale, arugula, romaine lettuce and Swiss chard.
• A recent study showed that men and women who consume 3 servings of these vegetables daily show better long-term mental acuity than those with a single serving or less (a serving is 1 cup raw or 1/2 cup cooked).

2. Eggs

• Good source of lutein, which benefits eyesight (something you might need after staring at a computer)
• And choline, which plays an important role in your brain’s development, nerve transmission and memory.

3. Salmon

• Rich in protein and omega-3 fats, especially DHA, which are vital for boosting brain development, improving function and decreasing inflammation.

4. Berries

• Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and even cherries.
• Some research supports a connection between berries’ antioxidants and improving short-term memory (a must-have in college during exam time).

5. Oatmeal

• The healthy carbohydrates from oatmeal (and other whole grains) are our brain’s primary energy source – plain and simple, no carbs equals no brainpower!

6. Broccoli

• Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli and cauliflower.
• Women who eat these vegetables show slower mental decline.

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