Energy levels are always at an all-time low at this time of the year and students will do a lot just to get a bit more energy and brain food for those strenuous hours spent studying. We have rounded up our favourite brain food recipes that are guaranteed to leave you full, energised and ready for those all-nighters!
Best ingredients to boost your brain
There are many of foods that contain essential nutrients to improve memory and concentration. Aim for a diet that offers variety and that focuses on these specific ingredients.
- Salmon, mackerel, tuna and other fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Leafy greens such as kale, collard greens, spinach and broccoli are good sources of vitamin E and folate.
- Blueberries are one of the highest antioxidant-rich foods and contain vitamins C and K and fibre. Because of their high levels of gallic acid, blueberries are especially good at protecting our brains from degeneration and stress.
- Broccoli is one of the best brain foods out there. Due to its high levels of vitamin K and choline, it will help keep your memory sharp.
- Sage protects the chemical messengers that carry information in the brain and are essential to memory.
- Eggs have been proven to play a central role in memory and learning.
Meals to make to ace those exams
1. Lemony chicken and broccoli pasta
2. Easy-to-make blueberry muffins
4. Mediterranean tuna salad
5. Salmon noodle bowl
7. Egg-filled breakfast muffins
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