Brain Food

Brain Food 

Eating these foods regularly will help with memory, concentration, brain cell growth, cognition and mood.

Oily Fish

Salmon, trout, sardines, mackerel, tuna - fresh or frozen

Simply steam or oven bake with herbs and lemon or try making fish curry or fish tacos 

Berries

Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, raspberries - fresh or frozen

Sprinkle on porridge or plain yoghurt or simply snack on them!

Green Leafy Vegetables

Broccoli, Kale, spinach, swiss chard

Great steamed, stir fried or in soups

Nuts

Walnuts, brazil, hazelnuts, almonds - unsweetened and unsalted

Sprinkle on porridge, yoghurt and salads or great for a simple snack, they taste even better when lightly roasted in the oven

Seeds

Pumpkin, sunflower, flax and chia - unsweetened and unsalted

Throw in to salads for extra crunch, add to hummus or try oven roasting for 10 minutes with a splash of tamari sauce 

Eggs

Best boiled, poached or scrambled rather then fried

Soya beans

Tofu, tempeh, edamame beans

Incorporate in to stir fries and salads or great in a Buddha Bowl

Herbs and spices

Rosemary, Sage and Turmeric

Rosemary and sage are easy to grow and combine well with root vegetables and mushrooms. Turmeric is fantastic in curries, hummus and scrambled tofu and also tastes good in soups.

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