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YOUR
SMARTY
PANTS
Eating well is crucial for your
Smarty Pants’ overall well-being
but even more important to
keep their brains stimulated,
healthy and happy. Luckily, www.
bbcgoodfood.com recommends
the top five must-have brain
foods for your busy bee.
Top 5 brain foods
1
Whole grains
Picture the brain like a car, it cannot drive if
there’s no petrol in it. Therefore, the body’s
form of petrol can be seen as glucose and
a steady supply of it can be found in wholegrains. By
choosing whole grain cereals, bread, rice and pasta,
glucose can release energy in your bloodstream,
keeping you mentally sharp throughout the day.
2
Oily Fish
According to bbcgoodfood.com, fish
promotes healthy brain functionality. Most of
the essential fatty acids can be found in the
oily fish and not only are they important for your teen’s
brain but also for the heart and those sporty joints.
3
Blueberries
Next time you’re baking the perfect blueberry
cheesecake, don’t stop your cranky teen from
eating some of your blueberry toppings.
bbcgoodfood.com notes that the fruit improves or
delays short-term memory loss, assisting your child in
studying and remembering everything from a long
night of studying.
4
Eggs
According to bbcgoodfood.com, eggs contain
vitamins B1, 3 and choline that plays a vital
role in regulating normal brain function.
“Egg yolks,which is rich in choline, is needed for the
formation of cell membranes and function,” mentioned
bbcgoodfood.com.
5
Broccoli
The underrated power of Broccoli is always
taken for granted because of its appearance
and taste but according to bbcgoodfood.
com broccoli can help enhance cognitive function and
has glucosinolates that keeps your teen’s brain and
memories sharp!
Compiled By Abigail Visagie. Source: www.bbcgoodfood.com
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