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10 foods to boost your brainpower
Wednesday 13 December 2017
Eating well is good for your mental as well as your physical health. But which foods are particularly important to keep your grey matter happy and healthy?
Whether you want to optimise your nutrition during exam season or simply want to stay sharp in your next work meeting, paying attention to your diet can really pay off. Although there is no single 'brain food' that can protect against age-related disorders such as Alzheimers' or dementia, and there are many other medical conditions that can affect the brain, paying attention to what you eat gives you the best chance of getting all the nutrients you need for cognitive health.
Eating a healthy, balance diet that includes these 10 brain-boosting foods may help to keep your memory, concentration and focus as sharp as it can be.
- Wholegrains may help improve concentration and focus.
- Oily fish may help promote healthy brain function.
- Blueberries may help boost short-term memory.
- Tomatoes may help prevent free radical damage.
- Eggs may help delay brain shrinkage.
- Blackcurrants may help reduce anxiety and stress.
- Pumpkin seeds may help enhance memory and boost mood.
- Broccoli may help improve brainpower.
- Sage may help boost memory and concentration.
- Nuts may help protect healthy brain function.