Welcome to COGNITION for Smart Kids and Teens. Starting now and in the weeks that follow, we’re going to guide you in taking simple steps to help your child increase their antioxidant levels.

Did you know that what your child eats today can shape their future health and brainpower? Antioxidants are nature’s superheroes, fighting off damage from pollution, processed foods and stress—helping your child stay sharp, strong, and full of energy.

The good news? You don’t need fancy supplements or expensive foods to give your child the benefits of antioxidants. It all starts with something simple: colourful vegetables.

Why It Matters:

✔ Bright-coloured vegetables (like red peppers, carrots, and purple cabbage) are packed with antioxidants that protect the brain and body from ageing and disease.

✔ These natural compounds help fight inflammation, keeping your child’s immune system strong and energy levels high.

✔ Kids who eat more colourful vegetables tend to have better focus, stronger immunity, and even healthier skin!

What You Need to Know:

✔ The deeper and richer the colour of a vegetable, the more antioxidants it has.

✔ Encourage your child to ‘eat the rainbow’—a mix of reds, oranges, yellows, greens, purples, and blues every day.

✔ Cooking can reduce antioxidant levels, so try raw veggie sticks, lightly steamed options, or colourful salads.

How to Implement Change

Today’s Challenge: Let your child pick out the brightest veggies at the store! Then, make a fun, colourful veggie plate or stir-fry together.

💬 Encouragement for Parents:

You don’t have to change everything overnight. Just adding one new bright-coloured vegetable to your child’s plate each day is a great start! Small steps create big results. Keep going—you’re making a difference!

📌 Next email: The Power of Green Leafy Vegetables – Your Child’s Natural Brain Booster!