7 Beauty Foods That Just Might Make You Smarter Too (2 of 4)

Avocados

Avocados are a great beauty and brains food, and are very simple to add to a variety of recipes. They are full of B vitamins, good fats, protein, magnesium and potassium. The healthy fats in avocados will help your skin stay moist and soft, as well as clear by fighting against acne. The healthy fats, antioxidants and B vitamins are great for your brain as well, by helping to fight depression, improve mood and strengthen memory. 

Acai Berries

Acai is truly a superfood, boosting your body in so many ways. Acai is also high in Omega 3 fatty acids, as well as amino acids and antioxidants, which are wonderful at protecting the whole body from free radical damage. Acai is great for your brain as it has been linked to improved gastrointestinal function — this is great for your brain due to the brain-gut axis. It is also linked to lowered stress and improved mood.