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.