If you’re picking and choosing the types of foods that are really good for you – here's a list of some of the best.

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    Greek Yogurt

    The texture is a little thicker than regular yogurt, but it has lots of calcium – more than milk and more protein than regular yogurt. Yogurt helps in digestion and at the same time helps in weight loss.

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    Dark Chocolate

    In moderation, just a couple of ounces of dark chocolate a day helps blood flow to the brain. Helps improve concentration and mood too.

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    Asparagus

    High in folate and trypophan. Low levels of folate are linked to depression. Trypophan produces serotonin in the brain. Serotonin influences mood, appetite, sleep, memory and learning.

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    Tomatoes

    High in lycopene. It’s an anti-oxidant that helps protect the brain. And if you eat them with olive oil it improves the absorption of lycopene in the body.

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    Eggs

    If you’re looking to lose weight, eggs is one of the best ways. A 2008 study found people who ate eggs for breakfast lost more weight because eggs keep you fuller, longer. They also have large amounts of protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, Zinc and Vitamin B.

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