BRAIN-HEALTHY FOODS
What fruit is known for helping with focus and memory because it contains healthy fats?
Avocado
What do vitamins provide to help keep our bodies and brains healthy?
Important nutrients
Just like a car needs gasoline, what does our body need to function?
Food
What does mindful eating mean?
Paying attention to what you eat and enjoying your food using your senses.
About how often do most people need to eat?
Every 3 to 4 hours.
What small fruits, such as blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, are rich in antioxidants?
Berries
What natural substances found in foods help reduce inflammation in the body?
Antioxidants
What healthy oil contains antioxidants and healthy fats and may support learning and memory?
Extra virgin olive oil
When practicing mindful eating, should you watch television or focus on your food?
Focus on your food.
What can you eat between meals if you are hungry?
A healthy snack.
What type of fish, including salmon, sardines, and trout, contains omega-3 fatty acids that help memory and focus?
Oily fish
What root vegetable helps improve blood flow to the brain?
Beets
What herb is known for helping protect the brain from neurodegeneration?
Rosemary
What are the five senses you can use when eating?
Sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing.
What size dishes can help you manage your food portions?
Smaller dishes.
What type of chocolate is healthier because it contains antioxidants and should have at least 70% cocoa?
Dark chocolate
Name two green leafy vegetables that may help slow mental deterioration.
Spinach and kale (or Swiss chard and romaine lettuce)
What yellow spice is known for helping reduce inflammation?
Turmeric
Why is it important to eat slowly?
It gives your body time to recognize when it is full.
How long should you try to make your meals last?
At least 20 minutes.
What food group includes almonds and walnuts and provides protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants?
Nuts
What three vegetables contain vitamin K, vitamin C, and choline, which help support memory?
Broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts
What nutrient found in salmon and other oily fish can help improve memory and focus?
Omega-3 fatty acids
What does mindfulness mean?
Being aware of what is happening mentally, emotionally, and physically in the present moment.
Why is it important not to skip meals?
It helps maintain regular eating habits and manage hunger.