article_snippet.sent: Keep pumpkin seeds in your desk drawer .
article_snippet.sent: Pumpkin seeds also contain omega-3 oils which are great brain food.
article_snippet.sent: omega-3 oils which are great brain food help build and maintain the myelin sheath that protects our brain nerve fibres - allowing messages to flow freely.
article_snippet.sent: If you don’t like pumpkin seeds walnuts are another great omega-3 brain snack you can keep on your desk.
article_snippet.sent: Swap cereals for kippers and wholemeal toast and you’ll soon ramp up brain-boosting essential fatty acids (EFAs) and slow release sugars, needed to stay focused all day.
article_snippet.sent: Swapping cereal for fish at breakfast can ramp up brain-boosting essential fatty acids .
article_snippet.sent: Low DHA levels have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.
article_snippet.sent: And if you’re serving them on toast, opt for wholegrain granary bread, which has a low-GI and releases glucose into the bloodstream more slowly, a steady blood sugar level will also help keep you mentally alert throughout the day.