1- FISH
Research shows a link between memory, test-taking skills and, gulp,
eating fish for breakfast. While that's not typically pleasing to
little palates, the benefits are huge. The omega 3 fatty acids found in
fatty fish like wild salmon have been proven to reduce depression and
hyperactivity and increase focus and concentration. In addition, all
that high quality protein keeps kids' blood sugar (and therefore their
moods) steady while keeping them full for hours.
2- BANANAS
Many kids are surprisingly potassium deficient-a problem that can
manifest in a variety of ways, including lethargy and memory problems.
This necessary nutrient, which is also found in dried apricots, figs,
and plums, helps regulate the body's nervous and muscular systems.
3- OATMEAL
Grains have been getting a bad rap lately, but whole grains are still
one of the best sources of energy we have-especially for little bodies
that are still growing. The fiber and carbohydrates in oatmeal provide
a long-lasting, consistent source of energy that can be dressed up in a
million different ways.
4- WATER
It doesn't come with any slick advertisements or cutesy cartoon
characters to sell it, but plain old H2O is one of the quickest energy
boosters out there. When kids become dehydrated, their energy plummets
and their brain gets foggy, which makes it hard to concentrate.