Question
How can children’s memory be enhanced through food?
Answer
The Nutrition and Health Department suggests consuming foods rich in protein, iron, and Omega-3 fatty acids to enhance children’s memory. For example, eating one to two eggs daily, as well as regularly including animal liver and kidneys in the diet, can provide ample iron. This helps red blood cells deliver oxygen to the brain, thereby improving brain efficiency. Additionally, fish, soybeans, millet, cauliflower, jujube, and nut products such as peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pine nuts, and hazelnuts are also good choices. However, it is advised to avoid excessive sugar intake, as sugar can increase blood viscosity, slow down blood flow, and create an acidic environment that is detrimental to the transmission of information in the nervous system, potentially leading to slower reactions.