There’s something about this time of year that seems to make our cognitive abilities slow right down. Maybe our bodies are focused on keeping warm, or perhaps it’s just harder to motivate ourselves in dank and miserable weather, but we’re in need of a brain boost.

And the best way to feed our brain cells is, quite literally, with brain food. According to the charity Alzheimer’s UK, we should all be eating an abundance of berries, leafy greens, legumes, fats and oily fish to help overall brain health, with some studies showing that a Mediterranean-style diet can help to slow cognitive decline.

And as easy as it is to reach for a 4pm brownie (and we totally endorse that), you might want to check out these nutritionist-developed recipes for giving your grey matter a gentle nudge. Packed full of omega-3 essential oils, protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates, they’ll leave you feeling sharper and more focused in no time.

You’d better warn your colleagues – you’re going to be on fire after these.

3 brain-boosting recipes packed with nutrients to help you feel sharper and more focused