Red, green, and orange vegetables

Consuming more vegetables is often linked to improved brain function and the improvement of overall health. Vegetables that are red, orange, or green, such as peppers, carrots, and broccoli, include a number of beneficial plant substances, such as carotenoid pigments, which have been demonstrated to improve mental function.

The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin accumulate in your retinas. Macular pigment optical density (MPOD) is the name given to this accumulation. MPOD was shown to be substantially associated with cognitive ability and brain function in a study of 51 children between the age of 7 and 13. MPOD was found to be significantly related to academic performance in one different research including 56 kids between the ages of 8 and 9. Kale, parsley, spinach, basil, peas, leeks, lettuce, carrots, broccoli, and green and red peppers are some of the foods that are high in lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin are also found in eggs and pistachios.