06 Feb 2017 --- The link between the types of foods we eat and our cognitive performance is becoming ever stronger. Increasing evidence suggests that good nutrition is essential for optimal brain performance, as well as overall mental health, and that many mental health conditions could be directly influenced by a poor diet. Today, NutritionInsight looks into the role food and nutrition can play in preventing cognitive decline, as well as enhancing the brain performance of consumers on all walks of life.