Brain-Healthy Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds, Walnuts, Flax & Blueberries (Receta en español)
Overnight oats is my go-to for a brain-healthy breakfast, snack, and even late-night dinner. Oats are full of fiber, walnuts, chia seeds, and flax are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, cinnamon is an antioxidant star that helps lower inflammation and balance blood sugar, and blueberries are full of anthocyanins, plant compounds, which pass the blood-brain barrier.
Brain-Healthy Salad with Pink Beans, Purple Cabbage, Pumpkin Seeds, Cilantro & Lime (Receta en español)
This vibrant, colorful, brain-healthy salad is delicious any time of year. All of the ingredients are MIND Diet-approved: Olive oil, dark leafy greens, nuts & seeds, beans & legumes, and fresh vegetables. I created it for a CaringKind & Blue Zones Community Initiative in the Bronx, and it will definitely be on my holiday table!