David Heber M.D., PhD, FACP, FASN – Chairman, Herbalife Nutrition Institute

01 . Fish Oils

If there is one food you can relate to brain health it’s probably this one. The main reason is that fatty fishes –such as sardines, salmon and trout – have high levels of omega-3. Farm-fed fish including tilapia and some salmon have both omega-3 and omega-6 and are less desirable.

Always ask for ocean-caught fish. About 60 percent of the brain is made of fat, and the longchain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) found in fish are a type of fat that is not made efficiently by your body so you have to obtain them from food. Omega-3 fatty acids also keep your heart healthy.

02 Black and Green Tea

Black and green teas provide hydration for any time of day, which is essential for the brain, while jump-starting thermogenic (metabolic) activity and boosting the feeling of energy. Caffeine is known for its natural thermogenic (metabolism-boosting) benefits and green tea for its antioxidant properties.

These teas also support the body’s antioxidant activity, which helps protect against free radical damage. Don’t drink your tea immediately: give it time so water can extract and concentrate the tea’s components, so you get the maximum benefit.