Every parent certainly hopes that their children can grow up intelligent. Children's intelligence is very dependent on brain development. Meanwhile, brain development needs to be supported by good nutritional intake.
Children also experience brain development which is very fast and crucial for their lives in the future. Therefore, parents need to provide the best nutrition for their children, including for their brain development.
Reporting from Healthline, the following is a list of foods that are good for children's brains.
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Eggs are a food option that is easy to get and is liked by many children. Eggs also have many good nutrients. One of them is choline which is very important for brain development. Choline has been proven to improve brain function and fight nerve cell damage.
Apart from that, several other nutrients found in eggs are protein, vitamin B12, and selenium. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, egg protein has an important role in the function of human cells and tissues, including the brain. So, it is not surprising that a healthy diet supplemented with eggs has been proven to increase IQ scores.
Seafood
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Seafood is known as a food that is rich in nutrients such as omega-3 oils, iodine and zinc. These three nutrients are very good for brain development. Several studies have also proven that consuming seafood such as fish can increase children's IQ. In fact, low omega-3 content in the blood can have a negative effect on a child's brain.
However, you also need to consume seafood with caution. Because, many seafood contain mercury which is actually dangerous for health. Seafood is also a food that often causes allergies in some people. So, pay attention to every seafood food that will be given to children.
Green vegetable
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There are many types of green vegetables that are easy to find and cooked into various types of preparations. These green vegetables are very important for children's brain health. Because consumption of green vegetables is beneficial for cognitive development. This benefit is obtained from the nutritional content in vegetables such as folate, carotenoids, vitamin E and vitamin K1.
However, despite its many benefits, green vegetables are often not liked by children. This is also a challenge for parents to process green vegetables into attractive food.
Orange
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Oranges contain flavonoids. Foods rich in flavonoids such as oranges can help blood flow to the brain. This is certainly good for improving cognitive function.
Apart from that, oranges are also famous for their vitamin C content which is needed for good brain development. Optimal vitamin C content in the blood can help improve focus, attention and decision making.
Yoghurt
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Children who do not consume enough iodine may be at risk of cognitive impairment. Therefore, yoghurt can be a source of iodine needed for their brain development and cognitive function. Apart from iodine, several other nutrients that are good for the brain such as protein, zinc, B12 and selenium are also found in yoghurt.
However, keep in mind that good yoghurt is not yoghurt that has been added with sweeteners. Serve unsweetened yoghurt with other fruit as topping on top.
These are some foods that are good for children's brains and can increase their intelligence. Smartening children needs to be supported by good nutritional intake. So, try to pay attention to the food your children consume, OK, Beauties.
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