BEST Foods for Improving the Brain:
Omega-3-rich foods help reduce brain inflammation, support proper neural connections, and improve mood.
- chia seeds
- salmon
- walnuts
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Vitamin C-rich foods protect the brain against oxidative stress and help produce brain neurotransmitters.
- blueberries
- bok choy
- lemons
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Vitamin B-complex-rich foods help support a healthy nervous system and optimal brain functioning.
- avocado
- beef liver
- beets
Choline-rich foods help brain cells produce acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter for mental focus, learning, and memory.
- asparagus
- berries
- zucchini
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Vitamin E-rich foods protect the brain from oxidative damage and may slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- almonds
- red bell peppers
- broccoli
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Other HELPFUL Foods:
WORST Foods for Improving the Brain:
- refined sugar & high fructose corn syrup
- conventional dairy products
- conventional & processed meats
- high-mercury fish
- processed & refined grains
- fried foods & trans fats
- refined vegetable & seed oils
- processed, packaged, and fast foods
- artificial sweeteners & aspartame
- gluten-containing foods & MSG
- GMO-containing foods
- high-glycemic foods
- excessive alcohol
Einstein Love Smoothie
Food as Medicine
The Einstein Love Smoothie includes the whole food ingredients listed below. You can find the complete recipe in "The Mix-and-Match Smoothie Guide" here.
Click on any ingredient to see the diverse nutrients and health benefits each one has to offer.