Boost Your Brain Health with These 30 Everyday Foods

25. Cheese

Cheese often gets a bad rap due to its high saturated fat content, but it's actually a healthy brain food. A study found that cheese can protect against cognitive problems, even in older individuals. Cheese made from grass-fed cows' milk or aged cheese is especially beneficial due to its conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) content, which can reduce inflammation and regulate fat to improve brain health.

Participants who ate cheese daily did better on cognitive tests. While a cheese-only diet isn't recommended, adding a serving of cheese to your daily diet may boost memory and protect against cognitive decline.