Think Smarter with a Handful of This

The perfect brain food fits oh so neatly in the palm of your hand. Know what it is?

It's a handful of Dr. Mao's Anti-aging Brain Mix, from his book Second Spring. His unique trail-mix recipe helps keep minds young because it's rich in the essential fats, antioxidants, and carotenoids that fend off aging damage to brain cells.

Dr. Mao's Anti-aging Brain Mix
Mix up a batch of the ingredients below and store it in an airtight container. That way, you'll always have fresh brain food close at hand.

• 1 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/3 cup dried goji berries
• 1/2 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup dried blueberries

Nuts and seeds -- and these other yummy foods -- can also help lower your blood sugar.

More Ways to Stay Sharp
Feeding your brain is just one of many fun ways you can keep the bulb in your lighthouse burning brightly. And help curb low-blood-sugar thinking. Another fun thing to try: play! Yep, it's use it or lose it when it comes to your brain. Here are a few fun games that will make your brain work up a light sweat:

• Play your way to a better memory with four new sudoku puzzles daily.
• Build better motor skills with this fun, fast-paced Speed Match game.
• Expand your vocabulary with this Word Bubbles game that requires speed and strategy.