5. Coconut Oil
Formerly incorrectly classified as a food to avoid, we now know that not all saturated fats are equal and that what matters is how these fats look or are made up. Turns out, the ones in coconut oil look pretty good, and benefit your heart, brain, and body in moderate amounts. Research from the University of Copenhagen suggests that coconut oil may delay brain aging, as well as delay the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
The fat-burning effects of coconut oil also create ketones that fuel the brain. But it also has over 77 health benefits. Coconut oil works as an anti-inflammatory, stopping the cells that cause inflammation in their tracks. It also destroys the bad bacteria often found in the gut. This, in turn, aids digestion and the absorption of nutrients into the blood to feed all vital organs, including the brain, as required. The more organic your coconut oil, the better.