Got Mom Brain? 9 Healthy Foods that Boost Brain Power

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Food can do a lot of wonderful things – it can help give you energy, it can help comfort you when you’re not feeling well, and it can even be a great excuse for a social gathering. But food also does something else that not many people talk about: it powers up your brain.

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1. Salmon

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2. Blueberries

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3. Walnuts

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4. Avocado

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5. Broccoli

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