How to Increase IQ with your Diet

The first step in increasing yoru IQ should always be getting the right diet. A good brain diet provides your body with the nutrients it needs for creating new cells, neural pathways and connections within your brain.

Below is a countdown of the top 5 brain foods you want to make sure you include in your diet:

5. Walnuts:  These are a high nutrient density food, including lots of Vitamin E. These nuts have also been shown to improve reaction to stress.

4. Sesame Seeds: Not only are these good for your brain but also probably the best seed for all round health. They are packed full of almost every vitamin and mineral you can imagine! 

3. Almonds: Full of vitamin E, along with plenty of other vitamins and minerals. These are the best
type of nut for your brain. 

2. Salmon: Full of Omega-3 fatty acids, salmon which improve cognition, alertness, mood and
memory. 

1. Blueberries: Blueberries are the best 'all rounder' for improving mental function. They protect the brain from Oxidative stress and have been shown to improve learning capacity and memory.

And if you want to give yorueself a treat, your best brain bet is:

Dark Chocolate: Raises your serotonin levels (a key hormone in promoting the growth of new brain cells) and contains just the right amount of caffeine to
give your brain a boost.