1. Nuts and Seeds
Nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and peanuts, as well as sunflower and pumpkin seeds, are brain foods high in protein and omega fatty acids. Protein is the second largest matter in the brain, second only to water, so it is important to nourish your brain with protein rich foods. Proteins help neurons within the brain communicate with each other through neurotransmitters that are made from amino acids. Amino acids are also found in protein, not to mention that they are packed with omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. These are essential fats that our bodies do not make, but that we need to consume. Omega fatty acids aid in building cells to maintain normal brain function, as well as helping with storage of new memories through the creation of synapses or connections, within the brain.
2. Salmon
Oily fish, such as salmon, are high in omega 3, and in particular DHA, a building block of the brain that improves brain function. A higher omega 3 intake has been shown to improve the memory of Alzheimer’s patients.