7, Best Foods , for Brain Health.br According to Dr. Lisa Mosconi, neuroscientist and author of 'Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power,' .br the human brain requires br 45 distinct nutrients to function at its best.br While most of these nutrients are created by the brain itself, the rest are "imported" from our diet. .br Here are seven foods recommended bybr Dr. Mosconi that are essential for brain health. .br Fatty Fish, Salmon, sardines and anchovies arebr high in omega-3s such as DHA,br which has been shown to help boostbr memory and cognition skills.br Dark Leafy Greens, Kale, Swiss chard and spinachbr are full of vitamin E, which hasbr been found to improve overallbr neurological performance.br Extra Virgin Olive Oilbr & Flaxseed Oil, Dr. Mosconi recommends these two oils because br they are loaded with omega-3s and vitamin E, br which are anti-aging nutrients.br Cacao, Chocolate with an 80 percentbr or higher cacao content is richbr in theobromine, which is knownbr to support cellular aging.br Berries, A great source of fiber and glucose,br berries such as blueberries andbr strawberries contain antioxidantsbr that help with memory.br Berries, A great source of fiber and glucose,br berries such as blueberries andbr strawberries contain antioxidantsbr that help with memory.br Water, Hydrating is one of the mostbr important building blocks forbr your brain, as it helps formbr proteins and absorb nutrients.