11 Foods That Make You Smarter

#10 Coconut oil

Image Credit: Phu Thinh Co

Image Credit: Phu Thinh Co

This up-and-coming oil contains medium-chain triglycerides or MCTs, which have been shown to be extremely beneficial for brain health. Studies have even shown that coconut oil can benefit Alzheimer’s patients by improving their memory almost immediately. Although the word “oil” often makes people think of foods that are likely to cause them to gain weight, the opposite is true in this case. The MCTs found in coconut oil actually help reduce belly fat.