In Ayurveda, a “satvic” diet—filled with pure, natural, and nutrient-dense foods—is considered essential for brain health. Ancient Indians preferred foods like nuts, seeds, milk, fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and ghee for mental clarity. Ghee (clarified butter) in particular is known in Ayurveda to nourish the brain and nervous system and is often used in cooking or taken with herbs.
Sattvic foods are designed to keep the mind calm, alert, and balanced, improving cognitive function over time. Today, many of these foods are recognized as “brain foods” because of their abundance of essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that are critical to brain health.
