How to Improve Focus/ Concentration Development -brain food

 How to Improve Focus/ Concentration Development - part 3- BRAIN FOOD 

This is in continuation of my previous posts regarding importance of concentration development/ improvement in attention span, basic steps to follow and tips to enrich brain, here is post which to outline brain rich food requirements of kids. Here is the last post from where we are picking up

 http://spellandcharm.blogspot.com/2015/07/improve-focus-attention-span-of-kids_16.html

For healthy body and mind a very balanced and healthy diet is required. For growing kids we need to ensure the get all the vitamins, minerals, fats and proteins as required for growing muscle, bones and brain.
 Below are some of the important pointers to follow:

• Water 

 Begin the day with water. If weather is cold a glass of warm water should suffice. Kids may not feel thirsty but it is for us to ensure that they drink fluids and are properly hydrated. Don’t rely on packed fruit juices, get kids to drink water. Dehydration drains away energy and makes kids feel fatigued and sleepy.

• The wholesome breakfast 

 Equally important is that kids have proper and healthy breakfast in morning to keep the energy high during the day.  A protein breakfast like eggs, oats, whole wheat bread and muesli are good options. Try and include some fiber with a portion of fruit in breakfast. Include a small glass of milk for sure. For kids less than 5years milk forms a very important source of calcium and Vitamin D

• Healthy body and Antioxidants 

Give kids food which serves brain well. Anti-oxidants prevent damage to brain  from free radicals. Vitamins C and plant food and Eggs, fish, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, pumpkins, green leafy veggies, and fresh fruits especialy Pomegranate are full of these. These also help increase body immunity

• Brain rich food

Omega 3 fatty acids are important for healthy mind. These are found mainly in fish and are required to enhance brain function and memory. Other than fish these are found in pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, soybean oil, mixed green vegetables, tofu and walnut. These also contain Vitamin D which very important for bones development.

• Foods to avoid

-Avoid caffeine

-Avoid sugar
-White Flour, white rice, white potatoes

Ensure small meals in between, prefer healthy snacks with less sugar/ spices and oil.

     To sum up along with fiber rich food (whole grain, legumes and lentils) also include dairy products, Egg, meat, fish, green leafy vegetables, yogurt, soybean, oats, nuts, carrot, tomato, and fresh fruits . These foods build brain and build immunity as well. Our mind and bodies are integrated by means as well as by end and more so for kids.  
                                                                                              
                                                                                - Spell and Charm