17 Feb 2016

What to eat for Brain Development of your child?

Brain need proper food for its development.The major part of brain development occur in the early years of childhood.The saying that You are what you eat is all the more prominent in this age.
The learning skills and the concentrating ability improves with proper food .Your brain power is improved by food that contains essential nutrients and vitamins. This articles gives you an overview about the tasty and healthy foods that will energize your child’s brain for learning activity. Don’t forget to add these powerful nutritive foods in their daily intake.
Dark Leafy Greens (Spinach & Kale)
Spinach and kale, are good  immune boosters of brain due to rich content of  vitamin A and C.Spinach being rich source of vitamin B-12 and folate can improves brain health and the maintenance of cognitive functioning, improves memory.
Kale is a rich source of  manganese, that helps to synthesize fatty acids which are critical to healthy brain function. Should try Kale chips, and spinach brownies in your childrens food.
Salmon, Tuna, & Mackerel
Omega 3 fatty acids are very essential for brain development, heart health  as well as reducing inflammation. Salmon, Tuna, & Mackerel is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids.
Berries
Berries such as blueberries and blackberries, they are  rich source of vitamins and antioxidants. They can handle free radicals injury and helps to improve the cognitive function of the brain, memory and motor skills.
Eggs
Eggs are powerhouse of choline, these are important nutrient for brain development. Eggs contains vitamins and minerals including riboflavin, B12 and folate.
Beans
Beans are rich source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, iron and important B-Complex vitamins and antioxidants
Whole Grains & Brown Rice
Whole Grains & Brown Rice contains vitamins and magnesium and helps to improve cognitive health, whole grains are also rich source of B vitamins including folate and B12 which boost memory .
Chocolate, Almonds,Walnuts, Milk & Yoghurt, Fortified Cereals, water, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Pumpkin Seed are all good for brain development of your child.

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