Smart Foods for Quick Nutrition
Some foods can give your brain or health a boost. Weave them into your day, beginning with a good breakfast of oatmeal with blueberries. Try ending it with a dinner of salmon and vegetables.
Healthy Nutritious Snacks
Healthy grab-and-go snacks include:
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- Fruit
- Nuts
- Granola bars
Healthy Food Substitutions
Try to substitute unhealthy food with healthier food. You won’t go without, but you will be eating something to help boost your brain.
| Instead of This | Try This |
|---|---|
| Refined grains (white bread, white rice) | Whole grains (whole grain bread, brown rice) |
| Fried food (french fries, fried chicken) | Grilled or baked foods (baked potato, grilled chicken) |
| Baked goods, sweets, specialty desserts | Fruit |
| Whole milk | Low-fat or skim milk, soy milk |
| Sugar-sweetened drinks | Water or seltzer |