Have you ever had one of those days when you feel like you can't remember anything? Or you feel like you have "brain fog"?  We all go though it at sometime or another, but there are actually foods you can eat to help improve your cognitive function and prevent brain blunder.

Certain foods can help with your day to day mind health, as well as help prevent brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Dementia.  Foods high in antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids are the most notable to help improve, boost and maintain brain function.  Some foods particularly high in these components are: wild salmon, blackberries, green tea, coffee, whole grains and leafy green vegetables. 

Also remember that "If you don't use it, you will lose it"!  This famous saying can be applied to many aspects of life, especially brain health.  Just as it is important to exercise your body on a regular basis it is important to exercise your mind as well.  Different things like crossword puzzles, suduko, reading, taking a class to learn something new, meditation, learning new words or drawing can create new opportunities to challenge your brain.  So keeping a healthy diet, focused on some of the foods mentioned above, along with doing activities to force your brain to work are sure fire ways to keep your brain in tip top shape!