Eat to Feed the Brain - Kids & Adults

Your brain is an amazing thing. It controls your entire body. That said, we need to be sure we are taking proper care of our brains. The best way to do that is to eat food that enrich the brain's functions.

The 4 groups of foods that do this are fatty acids, amino acids, glucose, and micronutrients.
So, how do we know which foods fit into those categories? Here's a list to help us out.

Fatty acids (foods and supplements containing Omega-3 and Omega-6)
Salmon, Sardines, Mackerel, Trout, and other coldwater fishes
Evening Primrose
Borage
Black Currant Seed oils
Meat, Eggs, and Dairy (in moderation)

Amino Acids (Proteins)
Rice & Beans (combined)
Fish
Meat
Fowl
Eggs
Cheese
Yogurt
grains, legumes, seeds (these need to be combined to be complete proteins)

Glucose (carbohydrates)
Fruits , whole grains, and vegetables are generally the best source of this.

Micronutrients
Fruits and Vegetables

So, from the lists above, we can gather that the best brain foods are fruits and vegetables, fish, dairy, whole grains, and meat and legumes (in moderation).

breakfast ideas:
1.Fruit Smoothies (berries, almonds or protein powder, kelp powder, flax meal)
2.Omelet (spinach and mushroom) with slice of whole grain bread with whole fruit spread or a side of orange slices
3.Yogurt with almonds and fruit slices

snack ideas:
1.apple slices and almonds
2.carrot sticks and raisins
3.pears and walnuts
4.carrots and walnuts
5.applesauce
6.apple and banana slices
7.vanilla ice cream with pineapple slices