Fats found in fish, nuts and olive oil can preserve memory and problem-solving abilities as you age.
Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids found in these food groups protect the areas of the brain that are most affected by ageing.
The fatty acids preserve the frontoparietal cortex – a brain network responsible for problem solving, aid maintenance of the fornix, which is a small brain region that has previously been linked to memory and Alzheimer’s disease.
Polyunsaturated fats are found in salmon, nuts, seeds and olive oil. These fats enhance fluid intelligence that make you to solve problems you have not encountered before.