5 Brain Foods that will Help Your Child Study, Focus and Concentrate Better

5 Brain Foods that will Help Your Child Study, Focus and Concentrate Better

Do you know that simply choosing the right foods to feed your children has a significant impact on their concentration, focus, retaining ability and academic performance?

Your child’s brain tends to develop very rapidly in the first few years of life. Your child’s brain will have reached 90% of its adult size by the age of 3. Brain development and growth in children depends on their nutrition which becomes their foundation for learning and behavior.

What is Brain Food?

The brain uses 20% of all glucose, 35% of all vitamins and minerals, 40% of all water and a staggering 50% of fats in our bodies. Foods that are particularly good at nourishing our brains are the ones that have high amounts of fats, nutrients, water and just a few carbs.

So, there is food that is good for you and your child’s brain. Here are the top 5 foods that are considered brain foods:

Healthy Fats:

1. Fish

Fish is amazing brain food. You can prepare fish for your child by frying, grilling or even baking. Sushi is also a good option. Fish contains high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for proper neural function. Eating fish also maintains a layer of oil which helps keep water on the surface of the eye, preventing them from getting dry. It also aids in the fight against dementia later in life.

2. Nuts

A lot of different types of nuts like walnuts and almonds contain high levels of essential fatty acids that will help your child’s brain perform optimally. Nuts also have a decent amount of iron and also provide oxygen to the brain which will increase your child’s mental alertness and ability to retain information. You should feed them a minimum of one ounce of nuts daily for optimal brain health and performance. Nuts are also rich in Vitamin E which helps protect the cells in our eyes from free radicals. Peanut butter is also a great alternative to making them eat their nuts.

3. Egg Yolks

Egg yolks contain large amounts of choline which helps in fetal brain development for pregnant women. Eggs also break down bethane, a chemical that produces hormones related to happiness.

Egg are also one of the most inexpensive sources of protein out there, just make sure to feed them organic and free range eggs when possible. 

Bonus Foods:

4. Whole Grains

Eating refined carbs like white bread and pasta is not only bad for your physical health but also leads to your child feeling sleepy, lazy and mental dullness. Whole grains tend to have the opposite effects and lead to an enhanced memory function and better grades. Feed your child whole grain breads, crackers and pasta while they study for a quick energy boost

5. Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is full of flavonoids which contain antioxidants and ant-inflammatory properties. Dark chocolate helps lower blood pressure and improves blood flow to both the brain and the heart. But the rule that you should follow is that the darker the chocolate the more health benefits.

Avoid milk or white chocolate and opt for a dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa which will ensure brain benefits. Your child might not enjoy dark chocolate by itself so try to mix it up with their trail mix, cereal, or as toppings for their desserts.

Adding these 5 foods to your child’s diet is a simple and effective way to charge up your child’s study sessions, focus and concentration. Make sure that your children are well hydrated as well as eating a balanced diet along with these foods. Your child needs a healthy brain and eyes to perform better in school or even extracurricular activities. They rely on these vital organs even after school for their online tutoring course, or other classes they attend. They need it in every aspect of life, so make sure that you make it your mission to include these simple foods into their diets.

 Author Bio: Making education simple and easy to comprehend is Dana Jandhyala's forte. She's had a long career as an educator where she has taught in several different schools and institutes in multiple countries. Today, she helps students with personalized online tutorials by MySchoolPage that help make concepts easy to understand, making learning fast and fun. She writes to help students study better, and to coach parents so they can facilitate the success of their children.