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Breakfast

Quinoa With Chopped Prunes

Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water
1 pinch nutmeg
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp flax seed oil
1/3 cup chopped prunes
1/4 cup rice milk

Directions
In a small pot, stir 1/2 cup quinoa, a pinch of nutmeg and 1 tsp of grated ginger into a cup of water.

Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in the prunes and rice milk. Cover again and cook another 5 minutes.

Before serving, stir in 1 tbsp of flax seed oil.

Lunch

Fruit Smoothie

Ingredients
1/2 cup almond or hemp milk (plain/unsweetened)
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 banana
1/2 cup ice

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Dinner

Vegetable Broth Soup

Ingredients
2 red onions, roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1 fennel bulb, fronds and stalks included, roughly chopped
2 tsp caraway seeds
2 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup sliced shitake caps
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 cabbage, roughly chopped
2 quarts water
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
8 sprigs parsley, chopped stems and leaves
1/2 cup parsley, chopped

Directions
Combine all ingredients, except for the chopped parsley, in a pot. Add 2 quarts of water.

Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer covered for about 1 hour. Adjust seasoning.

Remove whole parsley sprigs and serve topped with some freshly chopped parsley.

Healthy Drinks

Kale, Pineapple and Ginger Detox Drink

Ingredients

1/2 cup pineapple

2 large cucumbers

1 bunch kale without stems (4 cups chopped)

1/2 lemon, squeezed

1/4 inch of ginger

1 bunch of mint (1/2 cup)

Directions

Combine all ingredients and blend in juicer.

or Pineapple, Lemon and Pomegranate Blend-Free Detox Drink

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

1 lemon

1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice

3 cups water

Directions

Combine all ingredients and mix in a cup. Enjoy!

Healthy Snacks

Fresh Veggies

Ingredients

Celery

Radishes

Cucumber

Green beans

Olive oil

Lemon juice

Salt

Pepper

Directions

Cut up celery, radishes, cucumber and green beans.

For dressing, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well

Brain Boosting Recipe

Whole wheat noodles, spinach and peanuts contain vital nutrients to keep your brain healthy. Whole wheat noodles contain thiamine, a B vitamin important for building nerve cells, while spinach is high in folic acid. Top the stir fry with peanuts, which contain choline, an essential building block for the brain.

Brain-boosting Shrimp and Spinach Stir Fry

Shrimp Stir Fry

Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 lb extra large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups cooked whole wheat spaghetti
5 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
4 tbsp unsalted peanuts

Directions
In a large, non-stick skillet, heat the oil and stir in pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook until just turning pink, about 2 -3 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and let cook for 30 seconds. Then, toss in the spaghetti and spinach.

Let it all cook together for 1-2 minutes until heated through; barely cook the spinach.

Season with salt, pepper and soy sauce. Top with the peanuts (chopped or crushed).

Brain-Boosting Grilled Eggplant&Red Onion Bruschetta

This brain-boosting bruschetta is an easy and delicious way to keep your memory sharp. Quarcetin from the red onions helps your brain perform at its best; nasunin, found in eggplant, protects the fats around brain cells. Lastly, rosemary's wonderful aroma has been shown to improve memory.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped grilled eggplant
1 cup roughly chopped grilled red onion
2 tbsp rosemary, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Toasted bread slices

Directions
In a medium to large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes, so flavors can develop.

Serve on toasted bread slices.