11 Foods That Make You Smarter

#11 Holy basil

Image Credit: Thangaraj Kumaravel

Image Credit: Thangaraj Kumaravel

This may not be something you have ever heard of, but it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for ages. A cup of holy basil tea can help improve brain function by increasing blood flow, which can benefit both mood and memory. Other evidence suggests that this herb is also helpful in reducing stress.