Thriving in Exams (contd ..... )
Prep Time: 20min | Cook Time: Nil | Serves: 2 to 4
Now let's look at some hearty meals ideas to fuel these beautiful minds
To drink, its filtered water all the way, dehydration can cause fatigue
Breakfast can be a beautiful Walnut Cacao Granola or a Bircher Oat Muesli
Walnuts are renown for supporting brain health and increasing inferential reasoning in young adults
Dark Chocolate (cacao) boosts serotonin and endorphins which are associated with greater concentration
Oatmeal is a nervine restorative and stabilises blood sugars and energy levels
Blue berries boost memory and almonds are rich in Vitamin E a potent anti oxidant which benefits brain health
For Morning tea a Banana Almond Milk Smoothie with an Egg or my favourite Banana Nut Ball recipe works a treat
Bananas are serious nutritional powerhouses , they boost concentration and they great for brain and nerve health
Lunch = Eggs,Greens and Fish
Homemade Sushi with Quinoa ,Brown Rice, Whole Egg Mayo and Salmon or Tuna will rock their tummies and their memory
Or Quiche or Frittata with Spinach and Smoked Salmon
Eggs are rich in choline and omega 3's which helps to maintain healthy brain cell membranes
Spinach is loaded with lutein, folate and beta carotene which prevent dementia symptoms
Wild caught Fish contain concentrated sources of omega 3 which rebuild brain cells and strengthen synapses adding memory
Seaweed has the richest source of phytonutrients on the planet. High in iodine which regulates hormonal health and rich in antioxidant power to aid memory and enhance mood
Afternoon tea could include Miso soup (Happy gut happy brain) and a Choc Beetroot Muffin ... Beetroot increases blood flow and oxygenation to the brain therefore improving mental performance
And finally Roast Turkey with roast vegetables , steamed greens for dinner as Turkey is rich in tryptophan, which converts to serotonin to lift mood, promote relaxation and distress.
I will post more #healthyhappy recipes over the next few days to inspire our creativity and brain power
Please enjoy my Bircher Muesli Recipe today , it can also double as a great #easypeasy breakfast in bed option for Mums Day on Sunday
Ingredients
1 apple, grated, skin on
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup coconut water or filtered water
1/2 cup full fat natural or coconut yoghurt, plus extra to serve
Large pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 cup flaked almonds
1/4 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Blueberries, to serve
Instructions
Mix the grated apple, rolled oats, coconut water, yoghurt and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined
Cover and place in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight
Combine the flaked almonds, walnuts and pepitas in a small bowl
Stir half the nut mixture through the muesli with 1/2 cup of yoghurt if the muesli has been soaking overnight. (If the muesli has been soaking for 1 hour, add a little extra yoghurt only as desired.)
Top with the remaining nut mixture and blueberries to serve
Namaste ❤️ Jackie