7. Avocados
They are rich and creamy, and filled with omega fatty acids, as well as vitamin E. Omega fatty acids are essential for cell growth and brain development, and vitamin E helps protect cell membranes from free radicals. Vitamin E may also slow progression of degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, through its protection, maintenance and repair of cells within the brain.
8. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is an antioxidant. Lycopene regulates genes that influence inflammation and regulates cell growth within the brain.