What Is Considered Brain Food?

The old adage "you are what you eat" remains an undeniable fact when we consider studies linking processed and fatty foods to depression. In order to maximize brain power, it is important to forgo fast food chains and eat natural and whole foods, or "brain food."

Dark Leaf Vegetables

• Dark leafy greens are not only noted for their antioxidants that promote brain health, but also vitamins B and E, providing a rich food source for the nervous system and help counteract mental decline respectively.

Berries

• Even though all berries contain vitamins and antioxidants, acai berries and blueberries are particularly high in their nutrient contents. Acai berries contain essential fatty acids like omega-3s and are high in protein while blueberries are rich in phytochemicals.

Seafood

• Omega-3 fatty acids have long been linked to cell regeneration. Foods that contain an abundance of this include wild salmon and halibut. Note that wild salmon has a definite advantage over farm-raised salmons because of the former's superior ability to develop their muscles and tissues after having lived in harsher conditions.

Matcha

• Besides possessing a whole lot of antioxidants, catechins, vitamins and fluoride, the number one advantage of drinking high-quality, stone-ground matcha, or Japanese green tea, is the presence of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a compound known for boosting brain power and its anti-aging properties.