Berries

Anthocyanins, which are advantageous plant chemicals, are abundant in berries. Anthocyanins may provide a number of advantages for the health of the brain, according to scientists. They may have anti-inflammatory effects, improve blood flow to the brain, stimulate the growth of new nerve cells, and boost the expression of specific proteins. This contains BDNF, a neurotrophic factor that plays a role in memory and learning. Numerous research findings suggest that children's cognitive performance is favorably impacted by berry consumption.

For instance, a study of 14 kids aged 7 to 10 revealed that those who drank 200 grams of a blueberry beverage rich in flavonoids considerably outperformed those who drank a control beverage on a word memory test. Furthermore, studies show that children between the ages of 6 and 8 have worse cognitive performance when they consume fewer berries than other fruits and vegetables. In research with 2,432 teenage boys and girls, a high berry intake was also connected to superior academic achievement.