Food and Drink Options for Boosting Brain Power

Food is quite important, especially when factoring how much energy you need throughout the days.

🧠 Brain-Boosting Snacks

• Dark chocolate with almonds (not safe for school)

• Greek yogurt with blueberries or strawberries

• Rice cakes with peanut butter and banana  (not safe for school)

• Hummus with baby carrots or bell pepper slices

• Apple slices with almond butter  (not safe for school)

• Hard-boiled eggs

• Avocado on whole grain toast

• Cottage cheese with pineapple or sliced peaches

• Edamame with sea salt

• Trail mix (nuts, seeds, and a bit of dark chocolate or dried fruit)  (not safe for school)

• Oatmeal with cinnamon and apples

• Roasted chickpeas

• Celery sticks with cream cheese

• Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

• Chia pudding with berries

  
  

☕ Brain-Boosting Drinks

• Lemon water (hydrates + provides a refreshing mental reset)

• Smoothies with spinach, frozen berries, chia seeds, and almond milk

• Coconut water (natural electrolytes)

• Herbal teas like ginseng or peppermint (non-caffeinated but stimulating)

• Protein shakes with brain-healthy add-ins (e.g., flaxseed, cacao, avocado)

• Infused water (e.g., cucumber + mint or orange + ginger)