SUPER FOODS TO HELP BOOST YOUR BABY'S BRAIN POWER

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  Research shows that ages 0-3 are the most critical timeline for the brain development of your baby. At 3, his brain would have grown to about 90% of an adullts size, therefore when I came across an information that you can increase your baby's chances of being a genius through super foods , I decided to research further to see what these foods are and how including them in our babies diet can increase their chances of becoming geniuses. Below are results from my fact finding mission.




1.BREAST MILK: One cannot over emphasize the importance of breast milk as a baby's first food as it contains the necessary nutrients a baby needs in the right amount. Doctors say babies that are breastfed are more likely to have a higher IQ than formula fed babies.I guess you now have one more reason to breast feed your baby. 

2:OMEGA 3:This nutrient is very ideal for the overall function of the brain and restoration of memory.You can find omega 3 in sardines, tuna,mackerel, yoghurt, fortified baby formula. 








 3. CHOLINE:This nutrient help prevent neural tubal defects, enhances memory and brain development. Sources of choline include, eggs, milk, soybeans, yoghurt,beans

4.ANTIOXIDANTS
foods that are high in antioxidants contain healthy chemicals that helps clean the brain as it were thus counteracting memory loss, improving brain function and memory retention. Examples of food in these category includes avocado, ,apples, spinach,carrots, tomatoes




5.COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES:
They are packed with fibre and digest easily. This slows down the body's absorption of energy thus ensuring that the brain gets a slow and steady supply of fuel.examples include oats, cereal, whole grain bread, peanuts





This is by no means all the sources of these nutrients, however with this background information on these nutrients and their inexhaustible sources, you can search for those available locally in your country and try creative and delicious ways to add it to your baby's menu to bring out the genius in your baby.

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