Nutrition Spotlight: Eat for Brain Health (Bean and Barley Salad)

While The Avenu Wellness Center offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, pemf, and the victory protocol that can assist in brain repair and optimization, proper nutrition, adequate rest/sleep, and drinking enough water are ways you can get started at home.

 Here are some foods that can help keep your brain in peak working condition: fatty fish (like salmon, albacore tuna, trout, herring, & sardines are high in omega 3 fatty acids); coffee can boost alertness and offer some protection against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s thanks to the caffeine and antioxidants, blueberries may delay brain aging and improve memory due to antioxidants; barley  is high in B6 which helps the brain and immune system; red bell pepper may help brain health and prevent age-related memory loss or memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease due to the flavonoids, phenolic acids, and carotenoids; turmeric and its active compound curcumin have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits which help the brain; broccoli contains vitamin K and sulforaphane which have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects; pumpkin seeds are rich in copper, iron, magnesium, and zin which are important for brain function; dark chocolate has flavonoids that may help protect the brain as well as boost both memory and mood; nuts(especially walnuts)  could be linked to a lower risk of cognitive decline in older adults; oranges and other foods high in vitamin C can help defend the brain against damage from free radicals; eggs are a rich source of several B vitamins and choline which are important for regulating mood and promoting proper brain function and development; green tea has caffeine that boosts alertness, antioxidants which help protect the brain, and L-theanine which can help you relax.

 White Bean and Barley Salad is easy to make ahead (add dressing just before serving), is filling yet not heavy, and versatile enough to act as a side dish or add Tuna or Salmon for an Entrée!

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