Walnuts
While most nuts are excellent for brain health, walnuts are coming out ahead of the pack for one reason. No wonder walnuts look like brains! Walnuts have high amounts of vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids. Firstly, walnuts combat free radicals in the air and slow down any age-related deterioration, from your skin to your brain. Next, the folate and melatonin found in walnuts work together with vitamin E to protect your brain from neurodegenerative diseases.
One study even found that consuming high-antioxidants nuts like walnuts and other foods can decrease oxidative stress, increase lifespan and healthspan, and even enhance motor functioning throughout aging. While 1 cup of walnuts contains 183 calories, it is one snack you do not want to ignore.
