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Essential Nutrients for a Healthy Brain

Which vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are important for brain health? Find out in the Essential Nutrients for a Healthy Brain guide.

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Our brains thrive on a diet rich in seafood, fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains. Learn how these foods support brain health and try recipes that incorporate some of these essential nutrients.

B Vitamins for Brain Health
B vitamins are essential for general and brain health, but research suggests that most people should get them from food rather than dietary supplements.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Fish May Provide Brain Benefits
Oily fish, such as salmon, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, may promote brain health.

Vitamin D For Memory
Getting enough daily vitamin D has many health benefits, but it's better to get it from the sun or food rather than in a pill.

Foods — Not Pills — Are Best for B Vitamins, Omega-3s
There’s more scientific evidence to back up the health benefits of vitamins and nutrients that come from food than from pills, according to research.

Honey-Garlic Salmon
Try adding a simple marinade of soy sauce, lime, honey and garlic to give tons of flavor to this honey-garlic salmon recipe.

Sautéed Spinach with Pine Nuts & Raisins
Pine nuts and sweet golden raisins brighten up sautéed spinach. The sturdier texture of mature spinach stands up better to sautéing than baby spinach.

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