Cooking Tips

The protein and nutrients in eggs help the kids concentrate. Fold scrambled eggs into a whole-grain tortilla for a filling breakfast or late-afternoon snack. The protein-carb combo tides kids over until the next meal with no-sugar induced energy crash.

Fat is important to brain health. A full-fat Greek yogurt, which has more protein than other yogurts, can help keep brain cells in good form for sending and receiving information.

Full of folate and vitamins, spinach and kale are linked to lower odds of getting dementia later in life (symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills). Kale is a super food, packed with antioxidants and other things that help new brain cells grow.

Just 1 serving of strawberries offers about 150% of the body's daily vitamin C requirement. This is essential for helping the body fight off infection and disease, from the common cold to the flu. Vitamin C in strawberries also acts as antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that damage healthy DNA.

Saliva is the body's wonder fluid, and eating juicy citrus increases saliva production that washes away foods that stain like coffee and soda. Strawberries contain an enzyme called malic acid that can whiten teeth. Munch berries several times a week to naturally whiten chompers.

It is recommended to eat omega-3 rich fish, such as tuna, twice a week for good health. It is wise, however, to vary what you choose. Because tuna is a source of mercury, you should avoid eating it daily, especially higher-mercury varieties like albacore tuna.