The first three years of a child’s life are uniquely important because this is the most sensitive period for brain development. A healthy, nutritional and  balanced diet is very important for the development child’s body as well as brains. The right foods can improve brain function, memory, and concentration. At the crucial stage of toddlerhood, diet plays a significant role in nurturing his intelligence, improve brain function, memory, and concentration. So make sure you give them the best they need.

Just like body, the brain also absorbs nutrients from the foods we eat, and these 6 “superfoods” helps to boost  kid’s memory and brainpower:

Go Green:

Ensure that you include spinach, green leafy vegetables and kale in kid’s diet. They are full of folate and vitamins.  Spinach and kale are also linked to lower odds of getting dementia later in life. It’s difficult to include these food items in kid’s meal but you can add spinach to omelets, wraps, or in sandwiches.

Eggs:

Eggs are a great source of protein, and their yolks have choline, an important nutrient for memory development. Scrambled eggs and toast are great options for breakfast and snacks. Make your own egg McMuffin at home which kids can easily eat it.

Peanut Butter:

Peanuts and peanuts butter are great source of of vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects nervous membranes — plus thiamin to help the brain and nervous system use glucose for energy. Peanuts butter are kids favorite.  You can give them on toast, as a dip for fruits such as bananas, and for veggies.

Yogurt and milk:

Fat is very important for brain. Including yogurt and milk daily in kid’s diet can help keep brain cells in good form for sending and receiving information. A cup of yogurt, blended with some fresh berries makes for a quick and yummy smoothie.

Fish:

Fish is a good source of vitamin D and omega-3s, which protect the brain from declining mental skills and memory loss. Salmon, tuna and fresh water fish are all rich in omega-3s. Getting enough of these fatty acids can help kids improve their mental skills. You can grill the fish, make fish wraps or fish fingers for kids.

Nuts and Seeds:

Nuts like walnut, cashewnuts, almonds are packed with protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.  Nuts and seeds boost mood and keep  nervous system in check. Sunflower seeds are rich in folate, vitamin E, and selenium, and safe for nut-free zones. If you can’t get your kids to eat the seeds themselves, use the spread on whole-grain crackers or bread.

All the above mentions food items are quite easily available and excellent  for brain development and memory. In addition also check these weight gain foods and some foods to ensure your child is getting enough iron.

Here’s to healthy eating!!