The Best Brain Boosting Smoothie To Start Your Day By Martin Reilly
When it comes to improving your brain health, there are many things that are within your control. One such thing is the foods that you choose to eat on a daily basis.
Don’t let yourself come to believe that you are powerless to the process of aging.
If you feed your body – and your brain – the right nutrients, you can help improve your cognition, reduce age-related memory decline, and help ward of disease.
One perfect way to capitalize on this is with a brain boosting smoothie. The nice thing about smoothies is that they are completely customizable, so you can put exactly what you need into the beverage.
In the case of brain boosting foods, there are a couple of must-have ingredients.
These include:
- Blueberries
Of all the berries that you could consume, blueberries are the ones that will help boost your brain the best.
They contain key antioxidants that are proven to help reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline and may also help to increase your overall memory as well.
Just half a cup is all that’s needed so you’ll hardly see any added sugars in the smoothie either. This is perfect for those who are also looking to control their body weight.
- Chia seeds
Next you have chia seeds. Seeds are a fantastic way to get balanced nutrition into your day as they provide a rich source of protein, healthy fats, as well as fiber-rich carbohydrates.
The great thing about chia seeds as far as brain health goes is the fact they are also loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which is a key fat that helps combat depression and brain related diseases. Most people are not getting enough omega-3 fatty acids into their diet plan so this is a great way to boost your intake.
- Avocado
Next on the line-up of foods to include in your smoothie is avocado. Avocado is rich in mono-unsaturated fat, which is important for reducing your cholesterol levels and preventing heart disease and stroke. When your arteries become clogged, this can put your brain at significant risk, so doing what you can to avoid high cholesterol is a must.
- Spinach
Spinach is rich in a number of powerful antioxidants that will help keep the brain in tip-top health, reducing oxidative damage and speeding up cognitive processes.
You’ll get a great dose of vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, calcium, and zinc when you include this leafy green vegetable. Just a small handful is enough for major benefits and you’ll hardly notice it in the smoothie.
- Dark chocolate
Finally, for both taste and health benefits, don’t overlook dark chocolate. Another antioxidant source, dark chocolate can help combat free radicals that can reduce memory and brain health. A little added to your smoothie will also really boost the flavor, making it one drink you look forward to daily.
So now that you know the ingredients you’ll want to be adding, let’s get you your recipe.
½ cup blueberries
½ cup spinach
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate flavored protein powder
1 square dark chocolate, melted
1 tbsp. chia seeds
¼ diced avocado
1-2 ice cubes
1 tbsp. stevia (optional)
Place all the ingredients in the blender and pulse blend until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately.
Try this smoothie in the morning and see what powerful effects it can offer to your brain health.
ENJOY!
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STOPGreat read, I love a green smoothie in the morning . I think if we all had a smoothie the world would be a better place. Smoothies are amazing, you can feel the energy entering your body soon as you start drinking it. A day without a smoothie is not a good day. I must have one. Im def going to add chia seeds to my recipe.
Good to hear. Enjoy your smoothie in the morning.