The brain is one of the most energy-demanding organs in the body, requiring a constant supply of essential nutrients to function optimally. A well-balanced diet rich in healthy fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals plays a crucial role in improving memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities. Certain foods, such as nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables, fermented foods, and omega-3-rich sources, are known to enhance brain health and prevent cognitive decline. However, in today's fast-paced lifestyle, many people unknowingly miss out on these brain-boosting nutrients. 

Do I Include Enough Brain-Boosting Foods In My Diet?

Almost everyday	

Once or twice in a week	

Rarely or never

How often do you consume foods rich in omega-3, such as flaxseeds, chia seeds, almonds, or walnuts?

Mustard oil, peanut, olive oil, or cold-pressed coconut oil

Refined vegetable oils (sunflower, soybean, etc.)

Vanaspati or reheated oil

Which type of cooking oil do you use most often?

Daily	

Occasionally	

How often do you add turmeric in your meals (e.g., in curries, milk, etc.)?

Less than once a week

How often do you consume plant-based iron-rich dals (like urad dal, masoor dal, or rajma)?

How often do you include probiotic-rich foods such as curd, chaas (buttermilk), or fermented foods in your diet?

A variety of colorful fruits and veggies almost everyday	

A small variety 2-3 times a week	

Some particular fruits or veggies once or twice in a week

How often do you include a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your meals (e.g., red, yellow, green, orange, blue)?

Daily or at least 4-5 times a week	

Occasionally, 1-3 times a week)	

How often do you choose whole grains and millets (such as buckwheat, foxtail, bajra, jowar) instead of refined grains like white rice, refined flour?

How often do you add fresh herbs such as coriander leaves, curry leaves, or mint to your meals?

Water, coconut water or herbal drinks	

Tea/coffee multiple times in a day	

Juices, cold drinks, energy drinks or other sugary drinks

What’s your primary source of hydration throughout the day?

Dark chocolate, dates, jaggery-based sweets	

Regular sweets (mithai), packaged desserts	

Sugary processed snacks (cookies, cakes, pastries)

When you have a sweet craving, what do you typically eat?

Your diet may lack essential nutrients for brain health. Time to make changes!

It seems like your diet is missing key brain-boosting foods, which may lead to sluggish thinking, brain fog, and poor concentration. But don’t worry—this is your chance to make a fresh start! Your brain needs proper fuel, just like your body, so start adding good fats like nuts, seeds, fermented foods, green veggies, poha with peanuts, makhana, or roasted chana, turmeric, etc. in your daily diet. Small, consistent changes will help you with better energy, sharper thinking, and improved focus! 

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LOW [Brain Fuel Deficient]

You're on the right track, but there’s room for improvement.

Your score suggests that you’re on the right track, and your diet is already supporting good brain health, but there’s room for a little more improvement! Maybe you can swap some processed snacks for roasted chana or nuts or try adding more green leafy vegetables and fermented foods to your daily meals. Small changes, like choosing turmeric milk over sugary drinks, can give you a sharper memory and better focus. Keep making conscious food choices, and you’ll soon be a Brain Food Champion! 

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MODERATE [Brain Booster in Progress]

You are eating the right foods to fuel your brain! Keep it up.

Your score indicates that you are truly fueling your brain the right way! Your diet includes a great mix of brain-boosting foods like nuts, seeds, healthy fats, and iron-rich ingredients. This means your memory, focus, and cognitive function are all getting the nutrients they need. Keep up your amazing choices, and don’t forget to share your wisdom with others who may need some brain-nourishing tips! Keep experimenting with Indian superfoods like flaxseeds, turmeric, and makhana for an even stronger mental edge. 

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LOW [Brain Food Champion]

Do I Include Enough Brain-Boosting Foods In My Diet?

Brilliantly

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