Foods that help your brain study
By ITS Education Asia

Help fuel your kids with providing the best fuel for their brains. Reachout.com, an Australian education website, has listed the best “brain” foods for studying.
Brain food for studying includes:
- Protein — meat, fish, eggs, poultry, legumes, nuts and seeds, dried beans and lentils, dairy products and soy products.
- Antioxidants — fruits and veggies, including berries, and pomegranate juice.
- Omega-3 — oily fish, flax seeds and flax oil, and eggs, chicken and beef.
- Dietary cholesterol — dairy and egg yolks.
- Monounsaturated fats — avocados, nuts, olive oil, canola oil and peanut oil.
- Caffeine (moderate amounts) — tea, coffee and dark chocolate.
- Water.
They also listed some great meal swaps:
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Processed cereal
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Porridge topped with fruit and walnuts
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Biscuits or a muffin
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Wholegrain crackers with cheese and tomato
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Frozen pizza
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Homemade whole-wheat pizza
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Burger and fries
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Steak and salad
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Chocolate or lollies
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Fresh or dried fruit
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Ice-cream
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Yoghurt and berries
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Potato crisps
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Handful of nuts
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Energy drink
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Fruit smoothie
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Coffee
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Green or herbal tea
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Do you think they left out any “brain” foods? Let us know in the comments section.