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I like to think I feed my brain what it needs to stay healthy. Salmon and sardines most weeks, blueberries and a scoop of creatine in my morning yogurt, coffee at the earliest opportunity (instant with heavy cream). According to the research, fatty fish, berries, and coffee are among the best foods for brain health, thanks to their omega-3s, antioxidants, and caffeine.
But it’s not only about what you choose to eat, what you eat less of or cut out entirely is important too. And some of the worst offenders for your brain might surprise you.
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Let’s check the list,
Tim Snaith
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |
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Written by Tim Snaith
March 12, 2026 • 4 min read |
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| Is your diet harming your brain? |
| How well your brain runs depends on what you feed it. Certain foods, including fatty fish, blueberries, broccoli, nuts, eggs, and dark chocolate, are packed with omega-3s, antioxidants, and other nutrients that support memory, mood, and focus. But other foods and ingredients may be quietly working against you.
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| Here are some of the foods that research suggests you might want to limit: |
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