First and foremost, it is imperative for children to eat breakfast. In addition to proven cognitive benefits, children who eat breakfast are more likely to avoid obesity and high body mass indexes (BMIs). Diets high in omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and vitamin C are also linked to improved brain function.
Specific foods that can be included in a brain-boosting diet for children include whole grain cereals, legumes, spinach, green peas, broccoli, artichokes, beets, wheat germ, oranges, eggs, soybean, potatoes, cauliflower, lentils, oats, flax seed, collard greens, Swiss chard, sesame seeds, berries, eggplant, grapes, onions, apples, blueberries, beets, cherry tomatoes and apricots. These foods contain high levels of choline, querecetin, anthocyanin and folic acid, all of which help boost cognitive ability.
Source: Medical Daily
