There are so many things that health professionals disagree about.
Some tell us to remove meat from our diet, some tell us to only eat meat with fruit, and some say something completely different!
With that, it’s hard to know what to consume.
Well, after doing some research, I have found 5 few things that many health professionals agree on and I consume them to keep my brain healthy.
Blueberries
Blueberries are more than just a tasty fruit. They have been known to help fight against brain ageing. They aid our serotonin levels. This means if we struggle with remembering things in the short-term, blueberries could help us in that area too.
Water
Not only is our body approximately 80 per cent water, but this applies to our brains too.
Drinking water not only helps our brains to function well but also helps our bodies fight against fatigue. On top of that, being properly hydrated helps us think clearly.
Dark Chocolate
There’s a lot of debate around dark chocolate as it contains caffeine. But if you are someone who is not avoiding caffeine, dark chocolate has been identified as a source to help brain function by enhancing cognitive function.
When it comes to dark chocolate, the purer the better and of course, when it comes to dark chocolate, moderation is important.
Avocados
Although I don’t like the taste of avocados, I eat them a lot because their nutritional value is high. (I wish the same would be said for doughnuts.)
Avocados contain vitamin E. This is a vitamin that is famous for keeping our brains healthy.
Walnuts
Another food in the vitamin E group is walnuts. As well as aiding in brain health, they are also famous for improving our overall mood. Walnuts have also been known to help with focus and memory.
With all of the health professionals contradicting each other, trying to sift through information about health is not easy. Despite this, these five things are famous for helping our brains stay healthy. How many will you put on your shopping list?
Bibliography
Amen M.D., Daniel G., Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Revised and Expanded): The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Lack of Focus, Anger, and Memory Problems, London, Piatkus, 2016.
Koszyk, Sarah; Frattinger, Stacey. Brain Food: 10 Simple Foods That Will Increase Your Focus, Improve Your Memory and Decrease Depression. Kindle Edition.
Kwik, Jim. Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life (p. 131). Hay House. Kindle Edition.
Lai, Michelle; Kasaraneni, Asha. The Liver Healing Diet: The MD’s Nutritional Plan to Eliminate Toxins, Reverse Fatty Liver Disease and Promote Good Health (p. 83). Ulysses Press. Kindle Edition.
Websites
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yr2405lp1o
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/blueberries-brain-heart-function/
YouTube
Dr. Daniel Amen on the #1 Foundation to Raising Mentally Strong Kids, YouTube, AmenClinics, 3.4.2004, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXLzyBJUZjs
These FOODS & HABITS Boost Brain Health & REDUCE INFLAMMATION | Mark Hyman, YouTube, Mark Hyman, MD, 29.11.2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VmsyWuwp50
Title: 5 Easy Things I Do to Help My Brain
Author: Leonie Thomas
Date Published: 30.9.2025
Leonie Thomas 