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11 B R A I N F O O D S By: Isabelle Brazelton What does the term “brain food” mean? We’ve all heard of “brain food,” but what exactly does that term even mean? What is considered “brain food,” and why? Well, simply put, the term “brain food” refers to foods that help improve, maintain, and optimize the performance and health of the brain, both in the short term and long term.1 Many factors, including nutrition, contribute to the functional properties of our brains. Over the years, the role of diet, particularly in mental health, has gained much recognition, and nutrition has become a key consideration when treating psychiatric disorders. Because of this growing understanding of food’s role in mental health and brain activity, certain foods have become recognized as “brain foods” for their specific abilities to support brain function.
12 W H A T F O O D S A R E C O N S I D E R E D " B R A I N F O O D S " Leafy Greens Leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, collard greens, and broccoli are all high in nutrients, such as vitamin K, folate, lutein, and beta carotene. These nutrients have been shown to support brain health and potentially slow cognitive decline.2 Vitamin K specifically is a fat-soluble vitamin that is required for the formation of a type of necessary fat in brain cells known as sphingolipids. Additionally, some studies have shown that older adults with high vitamin K intake have stronger cognitive function and better memory.3 Fatty Fish Fatty fish like salmon, tuna, herring, trout, and sardines are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.2,3 Omega-3s are extremely important for brain health because roughly 60% of the brain is composed of fat, half of which is made of omega-3 fatty acids. Healthy unsaturated fats, such as omega-3s, have also been linked to lower levels of a protein known as beta-amyloid. Betaamyloid may be responsible for the formation of damaging clumps in the brain of individuals with Alzheimer's.
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