25 Brain-Boosting Foods That Will Keep You Sharp

Celery

It’s time to stop skipping celery because it tastes like, well, nothing. (Here are five delicious soup recipes to get you started.) Because what celery lacks in taste it more than makes up for in brain power! It’s a rich source of luteolin, a plant compound believed to reduce inflammation in the brain, thereby protecting it from the aging process. A 2010 study found that luteolin slowed cognitive decline in older mice. You don’t have to chomp down a huge stick of celery to reap it’s benefits: Try chopping some up and adding it to your tuna salad, or tossing a bunch into the next soup you make. Try these mouthwatering recipes for an extra boost in brain power.