11 Healthy Foods That Make You Smarter, According to Doctors
Brain teasers and crossword puzzles aren't the only ways in which you can boost your IQ. In fact, these brain-training exercises won't be as effective at nurturing your noggin as eating the right diet.
"Folate, iron, beta-carotene, and vitamin C are all nutrients necessary to make your brain cells work efficiently," says Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP, a quintuple board-certified physician and the Founder and CEO of Wellkulå.
Many of these brain-boosting nutrients are considered essential, meaning you can only get them by consuming the right foods. And some of these picks have been scientifically proven to improve your cognitive abilities and mental acuity, reduce age-related mental decline, and boost memory function—making you smarter in the process.
We asked doctors for their recommendations for the healthiest foods to make you smarter. Eat these for a sharper mind, and for more on how to eat healthy, you won't want to miss the recipes in this Biohackers Cookbook.