Boost Your Brain Power (NAPSA)—Some may think it’s an old wives’ tale, but research showsthat foods can tremendously boost brain performance, memory and even mood! For example, a healthy dose of lean meat or eggs is a great source of essential protein. Equally important are omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon or tuna. In fact, Consumers now have more choices whenthey eat out, including many “brain food”items. according to experts at the Franklin Institute, a nationally respected pioneer in the develop- ment of interactive science exhibits and research, fats build your brain while proteins uniteit. If you're not preparing your own food, don’t worry. Many restaurants have brain-boosting menu items you can choose from. For example, IHOP recently launched a new menu with over a dozen new items, many of which contain food for your thought—from spinach salads with powerful antioxidants that main- tain healthy brain cells to fish and eggs that build the brain. For more information or to review the new menu items, log on to www.ihop.com.