Turn back time with leafy greens. A recent study showed that people who ate three servings a day had the brain function of someone five years younger. Salads and sandwiches are easy options, or try Ellie Krieger's lighter creamed spinach.
Eggs
Don't forget the eggs. They have memory-boosting choline, protein for your muscles, and lutein for your eyesight — important if you spend time in front of a computer screen.
Salmon
The omega fats found in salmon have been shown to boost brain development, improve function and decrease inflammation. Salmon Kebobs are a light weeknight meal that will please the brains and the bellies around your table.
Skip the chips and grab some berries during exam time. The antioxidants found in raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and cherries are linked to improved short-term memory. Try Giada's Raspberry-Vanilla Smoothie instead of your usual midnight snack.
Don't like regular oatmeal? Wake up your brain with Ingrid Hoffmann's Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie. Mix up a batch before you go to bed, for a quick breakfast on your way out the door. It really is the most important meal of the day.
Broccoli is full of fiber and immunity-boosting vitamins C and E. People who eat more cruciferous vegetables show slower mental decline. Raw broccoli is great, but we love the nutty taste of roasted broccoli.
