Superfoods that can help your child concentrate
A healthy, balanced diet can help your child reach their full concentration, memory, focus, and mental capacity potential.
Is your child having difficulty focusing their attention, especially when it comes to school and homework? While many factors can affect your child’s concentration, diet is sometimes to blame.
You’d be surprised how simple it is to incorporate foods for focus into your child’s daily meals, from avos to green veggies.
Seven superfoods are highlighted below:
1. Avos
Avos are well-known for their ability to increase blood flow to all of your organs (including your brain). They also contain fibre (which keeps your child fuller for longer) and vitamin K and folate, which aid in memory and concentration. Try smashed avocado on Low GI toast to start your child’s day.
2. Blueberries
Blueberries’ anti-oxidants increase oxygen and blood flow to the brain. Mix them into yoghurt for a nutritious breakfast or afternoon snack. Alternatively, use frozen ones as a crunchy smoothie topping!
3. Carrots
Carrots have long been known to be beneficial to the eyes, and it turns out they are also beneficial to the brain. According to a study published in the journal Nutrition in 2010, carrots contain high levels of luteolin, a compound that may reduce age-related memory deficits and inflammation in the brain.
4. Dark chocolate
This is one superfood that your kids will enjoy! Dark chocolate raises endorphin and serotonin levels, which improves mood. Dark chocolate also contains magnesium, which is an excellent stress reliever. So, feel free to include a block or two in your child’s lunchbox as a treat.
5. Eggs
Eggs are high in several nutrients associated with brain health, including vitamins B6 and B12, folate, and choline. Choline is a micronutrient your child’s body uses to produce acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that aids mood and memory regulation.
6. Flax seed
Ground flax seed contains magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and fibre, all of which aid mental clarity and focus. Add a spoonful to your child’s morning smoothie or to your next batch of homemade flap jacks! Your children will be unaffected by its nutty flavour.
7. Green vegetables
Leafy green vegetables (think kale and spinach!) are high in antioxidants and carotenoids, which aid in developing your child’s brain. They also have folic acid, which helps with mental clarity. Fresh salads are great for getting in your greens, but if that’s not an option for your child, hiding them in a smoothie with other tasty ingredients should do the trick.
