Brain Food for Better Learning Ability

BRAIN FOOD:

Research has proven that food and nutrition do help many children in learning. Some children could be genetically predisposed to poor absorption of the essential fatty acids which lead to healthy functioning of the brain and eyes.

·         Efalex- which contain highly-purified fish oil, evening primrose oil, vitamin E and thyme oil

·         Smart fats- The best sources of omega-3 fats are linseed, pumpkin and walnut.

·         Best sources of omega-6 fats: Corn, safflower, sunflower, sesame

·         DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, anchovies, tuna, marine algae, eggs.

·         GLA (gamma linolenic acid): evening primrose oil, borage oil, blackcurrant seed. Best sources of AA (arachidonic acid): meat, dairy produce, eggs, squid.

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[1]Seun Idowu, The Role of Nutrition in Children’s Learning and their Behaviours, URL:http://www.carmma.org/update/role-nutrition-children%E2%80%99s-learning-and-their-behaviours-0, accessed on 8 Sept 2014.