{"id":1421,"date":"2016-10-15T05:42:23","date_gmt":"2016-10-15T05:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=1421"},"modified":"2026-03-05T05:01:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T05:01:31","slug":"health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Everyday Foods That Are Good for Brain Health!"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d65ad1d6e63\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d65ad1d6e63\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain\/#Foods_for_Brain_Health\" >Foods for Brain Health<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain\/#1_Tomatoes\" >1. Tomatoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain\/#2_Dark_Chocolate\" >2. Dark Chocolate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain\/#3_Spinach\" >3. Spinach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain\/#4_Avocado\" >4. Avocado<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain\/#5_Whole_Grains\" >5. Whole Grains<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-hacks-5-best-foods-for-the-brain\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy eating habits are vital for your mental as well as physical health<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk\/health-and-wellbeing\/helpful-links\/diet-and-nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>. The brain requires proper nourishment just like the stomach, heart, and liver. While a balanced diet is essential, once in a while, it is helpful to pay extra attention to your brain health and add foods that are healthy for the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like everything else in your body, the brain needs energy to function properly. Understanding what foods are best for your brain and eating accordingly can help your brain function well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our picks for the top 5 best foods that will energise the brain and help you learn skills faster:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_for_Brain_Health\"><\/span><strong>Foods for Brain Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tomatoes\"><\/span><strong>1. Tomatoes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06063219\/tomatoes-375x229.webp\" alt=\"tomatoes\" class=\"wp-image-214902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06063219\/tomatoes-375x229.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06063219\/tomatoes-480x293.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06063219\/tomatoes-150x91.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06063219\/tomatoes.webp 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tomatoes are a particularly good source of antioxidants, lycopene, and beta-carotene. Antioxidants are known to help protect brain cells and help reduce cell damage<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11606860\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>. Tomatoes may be one of the most economical ways to support brain health. Adding a little bit of fat to servings of tomatoes and other vegetables such as sweet potatoes might help the antioxidants make their way into the system<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11606860\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>. Tomatoes and olive oil, the classic, delicious food combination, actually provides us with synergistic health effects and is recommended for brain health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dark_Chocolate\"><\/span><strong>2. Dark Chocolate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dark-chocolate-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dark-chocolate-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dark-chocolate-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dark-chocolate-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dark-chocolate-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dark-chocolate-2048x1367.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dark-chocolate-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dark-chocolate-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dark-chocolate-719x480.webp 719w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dark-chocolate-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-dark-chocolate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dark chocolate<\/a><\/strong> contains small amounts of caffeine, which gives you benefits similar to that of coffee. Dark chocolate might help<a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/improve-mental-and-emotional-health-practice-emotional-first-aid\/\"> <\/a>improve mental health\u00a0 and may help improve your attention-span, memory, and concentration. It might also help in boosting the blood circulation to the brain<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/news-room\/apa-blogs\/dark-chocolate-offers-a-variety-of-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10803911\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>, which can help it function well.<\/p><div id=\"sfa_container_1421\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_1421\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dark chocolate might also be effective in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the body<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10803911\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As per a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in the year 2012, the number of Nobel Prize recipients in a nation is in direct correlation with their chocolate consumption! Interesting trivia to ponder over, right? Sure is<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/your-brain-on-chocolate-2017081612179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11<\/a><\/sup>!<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-siddharth-gupta-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Spinach\"><\/span><strong>3. Spinach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/spinach-375x246.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/spinach-375x246.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/spinach-1024x670.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/spinach-768x503.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/spinach-1536x1006.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/spinach-2048x1341.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/spinach-480x314.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/spinach-733x480.webp 733w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/spinach-150x98.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Spinach is best known for being iron-rich and having anti-inflammatory properties<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11866640\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><\/sup>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/15-reasons-why-spinach-is-called-a-superfood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spinach<\/a><\/strong> is particularly good for the brain, as it is rich in an antioxidant called lutein. This antioxidant might help cleanse the toxins from the brain and reduce the chances of age-related mental decline<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8223987\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5772164\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Avocado\"><\/span><strong>4. Avocado<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avocado-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avocado-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avocado-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avocado-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avocado-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avocado-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avocado-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avocado-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avocado-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avocado-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/10-amazing-health-benefits-of-the-avocado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avocado<\/a><\/strong> contains vitamin E, which may help improve memory, and lutein, an antioxidant. Avocado is a fatty fruit, but it contains monounsaturated fat, which may help contribute to healthy blood flow. It may also help lower blood pressure, which may help promote brain function and health<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8551489\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avocado can provide numerous health benefits, is good for the heart and brain, and might lower your chances of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/avocados\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Whole_Grains\"><\/span><strong>5. Whole Grains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06044919\/whole-grains-375x229.webp\" alt=\"whole grains\" class=\"wp-image-214846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06044919\/whole-grains-375x229.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06044919\/whole-grains-480x293.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06044919\/whole-grains-150x91.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06044919\/whole-grains.webp 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whole grains contain complex carbohydrates that are a good energy source for the brain. The richness of carbohydrates will make you feel energised and refreshed throughout the day. Whole grains, when taken as a component of balanced diet, may help support concentration, comprehension, and overall brain function<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12209867\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a healthy diet with brain health in mind may support long-term cognitive health and could potentially reduce the chance of conditions such as dementia to some extent. Good<a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/eat-these-10-foods-to-fight-fatigue\/\"> <\/a>food habits may also help you to manage fatigue. Your lifestyle reflects your health; hence, take the initial steps to change it for the best. If at any point your diet seems to be unhealthy, make sure you increase the multivitamin and mineral complex in your diet after consulting your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A common kitchen ingredient, turmeric, is packed with one of the most powerful natural antioxidants called curcumin. The antioxidant properties of curcumin help fight off inflammation in the brain, protecting it from damage! There are numerous ways of using turmeric, one of the most common being using it as a condiment to add to recipes of your choice<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtua.org\/articles\/the-top-10-foods-that-boost-your-brain-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12<\/a><\/sup>!<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-rajeev-singh-70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Including brain-healthy foods like tomatoes, dark chocolate, spinach, avocado, and whole grains in your daily diet may help improve memory, focus, and overall brain performance. These are foods rich in healthy nutrients, fats and antioxidants which might support brain function and reduce the occurrence of age-related mental issues. Hence, along with a good lifestyle, making smart food choices might help you stay active, energised and mentally sharp in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Diet and Nutrition [Internet]. NHS. 2023. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk\/health-and-wellbeing\/helpful-links\/diet-and-nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk\/health-and-wellbeing\/helpful-links\/diet-and-nutrition<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tufail T, Ul\u00a0Ain HB, Noreen S, Ikram A, Arshad M, Abdullahi M. Nutritional Benefits of Lycopene and Beta\u2010Carotene: a Comprehensive Overview. 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