OGMS News
Health Hut

By M.T. Jones and O. Sanguinetti

In an effort to help students and faculty become healthier, OGMS nurse Misty Cooper, RN, plans to have a regular column in the Warrior Word. The focus is on the top 10 brain foods for adolescents. ( WebMD By Jeanie Lerche Davis)

1. Salmon- essential for brain growth and function
2. Eggs- Helps memory development
3. Peanut butter- protects nervous membranes
4. Whole grains- nourishes a healthy nervous system
5. Oats/ oatmeal- makes our brains function at full capacity
6. Berries- my help prevent cancer
7. Beans- keeps a child’s memory at a peek
8. Colorful veggies- keeps brain cells strong and healthy
9. Milk and yogurt- preferred source of energy for the brain
10. Lean beef- helps kids stay energized and concentrated

Note: This story was written by 8th grade students at Oak Grove Middle School.