{"id":6130,"date":"2023-12-21T12:46:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T07:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/?p=6130"},"modified":"2025-08-25T16:38:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T11:08:51","slug":"top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Brain Development Foods for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"6134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Top10-brain-development-food-Blog-Cover-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Top10-brain-development-food-Blog-Cover-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Top10-brain-development-food-Blog-Cover-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Top10-brain-development-food-Blog-Cover-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Top10-brain-development-food-Blog-Cover-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to ensuring that children live their healthiest lives and become the best versions of themselves is to provide them with the right nutrition. While proper nutrition plays a vital role in their overall development, its significance in brain development cannot be overstated. Since the first couple of years of a child\u2019s life are marked by rapid brain development, proper nutrition in the early years is extremely crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While all nutrients are important for proper brain function, studies have shown that certain foods particularly support brain development. Here are the top 10 foods known to assist in brain development. Find creative ways to incorporate them into <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/program-toddler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">toddler<\/mark><\/a>-friendly meals, and you&#8217;ll give them the gift of good health and brain development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Pro tip: Ensure the child is not allergic to these foods before incorporating them into their diet.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#10_Brain_Development_Foods\" title=\"10 Brain Development Foods\">10 Brain Development Foods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#1_Beans\" title=\"1. Beans\">1. Beans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#2_Leafy_Vegetables\" title=\"2. Leafy Vegetables\">2. Leafy Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#3_Yogurt\" title=\"3. Yogurt\">3. Yogurt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#4_Peanut_Butter\" title=\"4. Peanut Butter\">4. Peanut Butter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#5_Whole_Grains\" title=\"5. Whole Grains\">5. Whole Grains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#6_Oats\" title=\"6. Oats\">6. Oats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#7_Berries\" title=\"7. Berries\">7. Berries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#8_Nuts_seeds\" title=\"8. Nuts &amp; seeds\">8. Nuts &amp; seeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#9_Oranges\" title=\"9. Oranges\">9. Oranges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#10_Cocoa\" title=\"10. Cocoa\">10. Cocoa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/top-10-brain-development-foods-for-children\/#To_Sum_Up\" title=\"To Sum Up\">To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Brain_Development_Foods\"><\/span>10 Brain Development Foods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Beans\"><\/span>1. Beans <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing quite like beans to offer the nutrition needed for a developing brain. Some of the nutrients that beans are rich in include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zinc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some beans, such as kidney beans, are also high in Omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child isn\u2019t fond of beans, all you need to do is to put on your creative hat. You can mash chickpeas into a burger. Alternatively, you can make a dip with it. Beans can also easily be added to salads and soups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/green-beans-handful-isolated-white-background-cutout-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Beans\" class=\"wp-image-6138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/green-beans-handful-isolated-white-background-cutout-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/green-beans-handful-isolated-white-background-cutout-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/green-beans-handful-isolated-white-background-cutout-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Leafy_Vegetables\"><\/span>2. Leafy Vegetables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be no better source of iron and folate than those green leafy vegetables. Iron, particularly, is known to play an important role in the development of the hippocampus, which aids memory and learning. Leafy vegetables like spinach, lettuce, and kale contain flavonoids and vitamins E and K 1. Assuming that the child isn&#8217;t fond of green vegetables, you can look at several creative ways of ensuring they become a part of their diet. Some of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include them in making pasta sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve them with flavorful dips and sauces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use cauliflower as a pizza crust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate veggies into their favourite dish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/56870-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"green leafy vegetables\" class=\"wp-image-6139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/56870-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/56870-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/56870-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/56870-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Yogurt\"><\/span>3. Yogurt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, here is one food rich in nutrients that children love. Among other things, Yogurt is a source of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iodine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zinc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You sure know that iodine deficiency can impact a child\u2019s cognition. Yogurt is a good way of ensuring that the child gets the right quantity of Zinc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yogurt can be offered to a child in multiple ways, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By way of a fruit dip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoothies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice lollies and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5694-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Rich nutritious food\" class=\"wp-image-6140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5694-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5694-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5694-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5694-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Peanut_Butter\"><\/span>4. Peanut Butter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peanut butter is a big one when it comes to brain development. The known benefits of peanut butter include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is a good source of Vitamin E<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps keep diseases such as asthma at bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures sound sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Go ahead and assemble a peanut butter sandwich or offer the child apples or any other fruit dipped in peanut butter. You cannot go wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/47407-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Peanut butter\" class=\"wp-image-6141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/47407-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/47407-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/47407-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/47407.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Whole_Grains\"><\/span>5. Whole Grains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whole grains are a big source of glucose, which the brain requires aplenty. Whole grains are also a great source of Vitamin B. So go ahead and offer whole grain cereals and whole grain bread, or put together some whole grain tortillas, and you are sorted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/superfoods-seeds-grains-vegan-vegetarian-eating-clean-eating-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Whole grains\" class=\"wp-image-6147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/superfoods-seeds-grains-vegan-vegetarian-eating-clean-eating-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/superfoods-seeds-grains-vegan-vegetarian-eating-clean-eating-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/superfoods-seeds-grains-vegan-vegetarian-eating-clean-eating-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/superfoods-seeds-grains-vegan-vegetarian-eating-clean-eating-1-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Oats\"><\/span>6. Oats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oats are a great source of fiber, besides being rich in Vitamin B, vitamin E, potassium, and zinc. Offer it to the child for breakfast, and you sure will have their brains working at optimum levels. You could even drum up some oats into a smoothie. Alternatively, a pancake or a waffle made with oats will also have the child going \u201cYum.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/top-view-bowl-cereals-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Oats\" class=\"wp-image-6146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/top-view-bowl-cereals-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/top-view-bowl-cereals-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/top-view-bowl-cereals-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Berries\"><\/span>7. Berries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enough and more studies have shown the impact of blueberries and strawberries on improving memory. Besides, berries are also a rich source of Omega-3 fats, Vitamin C, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add berries to a yogurt or toss them into a salad and see your child enjoy it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"impact of blueberries\" class=\"wp-image-6145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Nuts_seeds\"><\/span>8. Nuts &amp; seeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During snack time, nuts and seeds, rich in protein and zinc, make for a super snack. You are sure to help the child develop his long-term memory with this super snack. Pro tip- For younger children, nuts and seeds can be a choking hazard, so you need to be mindful of them. \u201cPuff\u201d snacks made of real peanuts (not artificially flavored) can be a good substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/87236-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"Nuts &amp; seeds\" class=\"wp-image-6144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/87236-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/87236-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/87236-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/87236.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Oranges\"><\/span>9. Oranges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oranges are a rich source of Vitamin C. Many people do not know that they are also rich in flavonoids that improve brain flow to the brain and thereby improve cognitive performance. Have the child eat it or add it to a fruit salad, custard, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1209-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Oranges\" class=\"wp-image-6143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1209-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1209-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1209-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1209.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Cocoa\"><\/span>10. Cocoa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cocoa is a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants, crucial in anti-inflammatory and brain protection functions. Adding cocoa to a child\u2019s diet ensures an increased supply to the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22686-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22686-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22686-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22686-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22686.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span>To Sum Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There you go! Offer the child a balanced diet and ensure that you include these superfoods in their diet. Their brains will not be able to thank you enough!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Footprints, a well-renowned preschool and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/program-day-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">daycare chain<\/mark><\/a>, due importance is placed on the child\u2019s overall development. Nutritious meals are an important aspect of the child\u2019s daily care. With a menu designed by a qualified nutritionist and food prepared in-house, you can rest assured that the child is in good hands. Additionally, with fruits incorporated into meals and no junk food included, the child is offered the gift of good health. 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