10 Best Foods for Healthy Brain

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20 Dec 2024

Leafy vegetables
Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli are rich in brain-healthy nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta-carotene. 


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Fatty fish
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and healthy unsaturated fats, consuming fatty fish helps reduce the chance of Alzheimer's disease.


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Tea or coffee
The caffeine in the cup of tea or coffee helps provide a concentration boost, according to Harvard Medical School.


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Eggs
Packed with vitamin B-6, B-12, and folic acid, regular consumption of eggs helps avoid brain shrinkage.


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Berries
Flavonoids, the natural plant pigments that give berries their brilliant hues, also help improve memory, research shows.


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Dark chocolate
Not only does dark chocolate taste better than milk chocolate but it also contains flavonoids and caffeine that improve blood flow to the brain, improving its function.


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Tomatoes
Studies claim that the presence of lycopene, a carotenoid in tomatoes, may help protect against the development of dementia.


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Nuts
Nuts are excellent sources of protein and healthy fats which makes them great for both brain and heart.


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Sweet potatoes
Rich in vitamins A, vitamin C, and anthocyanin, sweet potatoes improve memory and protect brain cells.


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Apples
Apples are high in fibre and antioxidants, making them a great source to increase brain cognition.


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