We hear a lot about heart-healthy diets, but did you know what you eat can enhance your brain’s performance, too? From boosting memory and aiding concentration to lowering inflammation, eating smartly will significantly impact how you think and feel during the day.
‘Eating the correct dietary content ensures that vital neurophysiological processes are optimised,’ says Professor James Goodwin from the Brain Health Network (brain.health). ‘These include neuroplasticity [the brain’s ability to form new pathways], the establishment and retrieval of memory, learning, processing speed, cognitive performance and mental health.’
Read on to discover the key nutrients you need to eat to keep your grey matter
