Nature's Bounty: The Smartest Food

Phytochemical-rich berries can multiply their own brain-saving effects when eaten with certain fat-rich foods.
By Daniel A. Marano, published on May 01, 2008 - last reviewed on July 14, 2008

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  • Eat plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables, which are high in antioxidants, along with nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
  • Spice up your food with circumin, which has neuroprotective effects.
  • Consume foods rich in folic acid to preserve memory.
  • Maintain zinc levels to help ward off Alzheimer's disease.
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