5 Brain Foods to Help with Concentration

Food tastes delicious and also has many benefits for our bodies and our minds, including giving us energy and helping us concentrate. Here are some foods that will help you focus and get all those things on your to-do list done.

Fruit

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Sugar can help us concentrate, but that doesn’t mean you should go grab the biggest bag of candy you can find at the store. It’s natural sugars, like the ones found in fruits, that boosts concentration levels for short periods of time. Be careful not to have too much, or else you’ll find it too hard to focus your mind.

Leafy Greens

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Leafy green vegetables are rich in antioxidants and carotenoids, which increase brain power and function. They are also full of folic acid, which helps with mental clarity. There’s a rule of thumb with leafy greens that the greener, the better—for example, a dark kale is more nutrient-packed than a head of iceberg lettuce.

Breakfast

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Lots of teens skip breakfast when they’re running late in the morning, but starting your day with a healthy, hearty breakfast is beneficial for the brain. Having a bowl of high-fiber cereal or a few pieces of toast and fruit before you bolt out the door will help you focus in class and keep your energy up all day.

Nuts

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Nuts are a great source of healthy fat, which the brain and body need to function. Different types of nuts have slightly different nutritional values, but they will all help your brain to focus in the long run. Try to avoid the sugar-coated, flavored nuts, and stick to the regular or roasted ones.