6 Brain-Powering Foods to Keep Kids Alert and Energized All Day

This antioxidant-rich superfood is great for your nervous system and brain health (it can even help slow down the onset of cognitive problems that might later come with age). Looking for a brain-boosting breakfast idea? Try Mountain Berry Scones.

Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A. Baked with just olive oil, salt, and pepper, you can make a healthy sweet potato french fry alternative for those days when you want to surprise your child with a tasty snack.

Protein-dense Greek yogurt (full fat or not) can help children get ready to learn and soak in information, plus it's packed with probiotics, which promote a healthy digestive system. Toss one in their lunchbox and put homemade granola into a small baggie that they can add to the yogurt for a flavorful snack.

This potassium- and protein-rich food does wonders. Need a supersimple lunchbox idea? This one involves nothing more than rolling a banana in peanut butter and a tortilla: Weelicious's Banana Dog Bites.

Avocados are a monounsaturated fat, which is known to encourage healthy blood flow. They're also packed with potassium, which plays a role in nerve function. If you don't want to slice avocados and add to a sandwich, make an avocado-banana smoothie and send the kids off with a reusable canister that you can wash later.