You might think that as long as you’re not hungry, you’re in fine shape to study. But the truth is that there are certain foods which help the brain to function optimally – and who doesn’t need that, particularly while they’re studying. So brain foods matter.
Some foods are better for your brain than others. Your brain uses up 20% of all glucose, 35% of all vitamins and minerals, 40% of all water and a staggering 50% of all fats consumed. So foods that are great for nourishing brain power are ones that have high amounts of fat, nutrients, water and just a little carbs (glucose). Sadly, there isn’t just one food that does it all, you need a few. Here’s a round up of the top 6 foods for brainpower:
Oh, and one final note. Do you know what’s the worst food for the brain? It’s sugar. Just sayin’.
Sources:
https://draxe.com/15-brain-foods-to-boost-focus-and-memory/
https://www.developinghumanbrain.org/best-brain-foods-to-eat-before-taking-a-test/
https://www.rd.com/health/conditions/best-brain-food/