BETTER BRAIN RECIPES

Power Up Smoothie

Polyphenols found in dark berries may help reduce cognitive decline in old age by cleaning up cells that impair brain function.  As well, the healthy fats (avocado and chia seeds)  are monounsaturated fatty acids that help protect glial cells in the brain which provide support to information-carrying nerves.Polyphenols found in dark berries may help reduce cognitive decline in old age by cleaning up cells that impair brain function.  As well, the healthy fats (avocado and chia seeds)  are monounsaturated fatty acids that help protect glial cells in the brain which provide support to information-carrying nerves.

Ingredients

• 2 cups blueberries

• 1 cup pomegranate juice (or any berry juice)

• 1 cup ice cubes

• 1 Tbsp. chia seeds

• 1 ripe banana, peeled

• half of an avocado, peeled and pitted


Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender or smoothie maker and blend well.

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