Whether your day is spent in the classroom or the boardroom, a sharp mind is critical for success. But for your brain to be at its best, it needs to be properly fed. Just as poor food choices can cloud your thinking and mess with your concentration, eating well can enhance your memory, alertness and ability to learn.

Shift your grey matter into high gear with these brain-boosting foods at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The long-term bonus? These healthy picks also help ward off dementia and related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.

Breakfast
Eggs: Perfect Poached Eggs
Oatmeal: Apricot Honey Oatmeal
Blueberries: Fresh Blueberry Melon Compote
Coffee: Vanilla Latte

Lunch
Chicken breast: Crunchy Chicken Apple Salad Sandwiches
Asparagus: Asparagus Salad
Whole grains: Country Seed Bread

Dinner
Salmon: Baked Salmon with Spring Herbs
Broccoli: Warm Broccoli Salad
Kale: Lemon Kale with Chickpeas
Sweet potatoes: Sweet Potato Soup


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