8 Great brain foods, to include in your lunch!

Whether you want to optimise your nutrition during your working day or stay sharp in your next work meeting, paying attention to your diet can really pay off. Eating a healthy and balanced diet, that includes brain-boosting foods may help to keep your memory, concentration and focus as sharp as can be!

1. Wholegrains

Improves concentration and focus

Like everything else in your body, the brain cannot work without energy. The ability to concentrate and focus comes from an adequate, steady supply of energy (in the form of glucose) in our blood, to the brain.

2. Oily fish

Promotes healthy brain function

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) can't be made by the body which means they must be obtained through food. T

3. Blueberries

Boost short-term memory

You can also achieve the same effect with other dark red and purple fruits, like blackberries, and veg, like red cabbage. These contain the same protective compounds.

5. Eggs

Delays brain shrinkage

Certain B-vitamins - B6, B12 and folic acid – are known to reduce levels of a compound called homo-cysteine in the blood.

6. Blackcurrants

Reduces anxiety and stress

itamin C has long been thought to have the power to increase mental agility.

7. Pumpkin seeds

Enhances memory and boost mood

Richer in zinc than many other seeds, pumpkin seeds supply this valuable mineral which is vital for enhancing memory and thinking skills. They're also full of stress-busting magnesium, B vitamins and tryptophan, the precursor to the good mood chemical serotonin.

8. Broccoli

Improves brainpower

Broccoli is great source of vitamin K, which is known to enhance cognitive function and improve brainpower.

Let us know how you get on!