Kids require substantial amounts of nutrition to help their exponential growth, both physically and mentally. Their everyday school life is meant to ensure that they absorb sufficient knowledge and preserve it for their next growth phase. This demands specific food for their mental health that would charge their brains and enhance their ability to learn.

“These years are critical for brain development, and what they eat affects focus and cognitive skills,”

Says psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, co-author of The Happiness Diet and Fifty Shades of Kale.

The food listed below can increase your child’s concentration and learning capabilities, helping him/her to maintain focus and aiding in brain development.

Eggs

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Eggs are commonly linked to the development of brain health. The proteins and nutrients they contain enable children to concentrate better without being too distracted. Eggs include several nutrients like choline (a source mostly found in egg yolk) which has been scientifically determined to improve both mood and memory.

With better memory your child is more likely to overcome struggles with forgetting. With an improved mood, your child will be eager to develop social skills and engage more in class. You can use creative ways to serve your kids their eggs like folding them inside whole-grain breads or tortilla for a scrumptious breakfast.

Broccoli

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You may have to struggle with this one. Many kids react with revulsion to the very name of this important vegetable so it might turn out to be a hard sell for you. That being said, it still does not diminish how valuable this food is for your child’s mental growth. Broccoli is packed with antioxidant compounds that are abundant in Vitamin K which, based on research, has been linked to stronger memory.

You do not necessarily have to force or beg children to eat their veggie outright. You can sneak it in their omelets or spaghetti, which they would be more than happy to consume!

Fish

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Fish is packed with Vitamin D which aids in the prevention of memory loss and protection from decline in mental abilities. It is also rich in Omega-3 which has been scientifically concluded to increase learning and memory alike. Fish varieties include salmon, tuna and sardines. These can be made into delicious treats for your kids in the form of tuna sandwiches or just merely grilled to be dipped in sauce.

The more omega-3s we can get to the brain, the better it will function and the better kids will be able to focus,”

Says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RD, author of Read It Before You Eat It

Nuts 

Brain Food To Help Kids Stay Sharp - Peanut Butter

Based on scientific evidence, nuts have been found to contain nutrients such as antioxidants and Vitamin E which exemplifies their brain health benefits. Walnuts in particular stand out among them considering that they contain Omega-3 acids according to study.

Peanut butter is still quite popular with children. You can serve a chunky spread to them with jelly and you won’t be hearing any complaints! You can also add nuts to their pasta or rice dishes.

Blueberries

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They can come in the form of smoothies, ice creams or other desserts. You will face little to no trouble in getting your child to taste these treats. This is one flavor you cannot dismiss as being mere junk food. Research proves that the antioxidants in the blueberries improve communication in brain cells. So you’re in luck when you’re serving it to your children.