1. Sprinkle on some sunflower seeds
This perfect salad topper is packed with memory-preserving vitamin E and folic acid, which offer significant protection from cognitive decline, according to a study in the Archives of Neurology. Keep a stash of shelled seeds in your purse for snacking emergencies - just 1/8 cup provides over 25 percent of your daily vitamin E requirements.2. Order in curry instead of pizza
Turmeric, a traditional Indian spice that's rich in the antioxidant curcumin, may help prevent the buildup of a protein that can clog neural pathways in the brain. Just be sure to ask for the sauce on the side.
Eight nutrition habits to boost brain power
