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Foods that make kids smart

Posted: Sep 6th 2008 7:30AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Healthy Kids


I want smart kids, especially in light of my second-grader's first science test score. Ouch. He didn't do so well, which is a little hard to take since I'm his appointed tutor. Seems he could use some foods to build up that brain of his. I could use some too.

What a child eats has a direct effect on test performance. Gotta keep sweets and junk food to a minimum then and up the intake of the following foods.

  • High-quality carbohydrates, such as fruits, veggies, and whole grains
  • Lean protein, like turkey, chicken, eggs, and beans
  • Cereals, like oatmeal topped with fresh fruit or something with three or more grams of fiber and no more than six grams of sugar per serving
  • Snacks, featuring baby carrots, celery, pepper sticks, string cheese, nuts, low-fat popcorn, grapes, and berries
  • Skim or low-fat milk

There's more to brain power than food. You've got to keep your kids active too -- it improves circulation, which increases oxygen flow to the brain.

Ready to help your kids ace their next exams? I am. For more specifics, click here.

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