Clearer everyday life: small food choices that benefit the brain

There’s something about the first berry scent of the morning. The blender starts, the kitchen wakes up and your head feels… clearer. The brain likes habits that are easy to repeat. Here’s a simple way to introduce brain-smart food – a good foundation to start from.

What works in everyday life:

Lots of fruit, berries and vegetables – sprinkle berries over breakfast, add something crunchy to lunch, color on the plate at dinner.

Whole grains and legumes – satisfying and give more even energy throughout the day.

Fish sometimes – a couple of times a week goes a long way.

The point? Not perfection. Small, repeated choices that feel good in the body.

THE COLOR method – makes it easy to succeed

C – Fruit & berries: 1–2 handfuls daily. Provides vitamin C and colorful polyphenols.

T – Trace elements (vitamins/minerals): Vary ingredients to get B vitamins, potassium, folate, calcium, iron etc.

R – Routine: Regular meals + water. The brain likes rhythm.

G – Greens & grains: High in fiber = good satiety and a steadier flow during the day.

 

Customer quote about Magic Mind, Sara: I’m in menopause and often experience brain fog. With this powder my brain perks up all day. Grateful that it’s natural ingredients and no additives.

 

Magic Mind Nutrition Compass: why we like these ingredients

Blueberry

What you get: Vitamin C + polyphenols (anthocyanins).

Why in the food: Vitamin C contributes to nervous system and psychological functions. The polyphenols give berries their color and are a natural part of a varied diet.

Beetroot

What you get: Folate + potassium.

Why in the food: Folate contributes to normal psychological function and reduces tiredness and fatigue; potassium contributes to the normal function of the nervous system.

Moringa

What you get: Natural vitamin A (β-carotene), vitamin C, calcium, iron etc.

Why in the food: A nutrient-dense complement when you want to green up breakfast.

Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus)

What you get: Polysaccharides (β-glucans) and terpenoids as part of the mushroom’s natural content.

Why in the food: An exciting culinary mushroom to explore flavor-wise. Research is ongoing, but here we stick to food enjoyment and variety. Read more here.

Apple

What you get: Fiber + vitamin C.

Why in the food: The fiber makes breakfast more filling and adds fresh acidity to a smoothie.

Black pepper

What you get: Piperine is a natural aromatic alkaloid – here mainly for the flavor.

Why in the food: A little peppery warmth that lifts berries and citrus.

How Magic Mind fits into everyday life

Magic Mind is our organic mix of beetroot, moringa, lion’s mane, apple, blueberry and a pinch of black pepper. The idea? Make it easy to add color and flavor when life is on the move.

How to use it in 10 seconds:

Pour liquid into the blender.

Add fruit/berries + oats.

1–2 tsp Magic Mind, blend – done.

Balance & tips:

Vary greens over the week. Drink water with it. And if you love the beetroot that’s in Magic Mind – awesome! – but let it rotate & blend with other colors.

Sprinkle over yogurt, blend into smoothies, stir into overnight oats

Perfect in powder mixes and warm drinks for a mild, rounded tone.

Smoothie with citrus or as a beet shot mixed with orange

A teaspoon in a smoothie; rounds nicely with banana/mango/oats.

More tips with Magic Mind:

Blueberry & beetroot: Magic Mind Morning smoothie

Sources (for those who want to read more)

The National Food Agency – dietary advice and 500 g of fruit & vegetables per day.

Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 – overall patterns (plant-based, whole grains, fish).

Hjärnfonden – the dietary building blocks for brain wellbeing.