We know that the best brain food is Omega 3 DHA, an essential fatty acid that we can usually only source from fish. Luckily for us, fish get their Omega 3s from eating algae, specifically the micro-algae Schizochytrium. Don't worry! No one will test you on that spelling! The mico-algae oil is 40% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and we ferment it in glass vats, so there's no heavy metal or PCB contamination, and no negative impact on the oceans.
When you feel more like a healthy sweet treat, without the fishy aftertaste, yet with all the brain benefits, this is one of our favourite recipes
THE FRUITY BRAIN BOOSTER
This tropical summer flavours with juicy mango, pineapple and a hint of fiery ginger.
All you need is:
(makes 2 servings)
🥭 Half a ripe mango
🍍 A few slices of pineapple
🫚 An inch of ginger, peeled
🥥 A glass of coconut milk OR orange juice
One sachet of Brain Food O3Omega in Not PB&Jelly or the Cell Food
🥦 A few Tenderstem Brocolli heads OR a handful of Brocolli Sprouts
🧊 A handful of ice-cubes
Intructions
Blend them all together, add the ice in towards the end. Or exclude the ices, and simply freeze it in ice lolly moulds. 😋
How does it work?
The mango and pineapple are mostly added for deliciousness, fibre and hgydration--essential for brain function. Ginger has an anti-inflammatory and immune boosting effect. The coconut milk adds some healthy fats, and a lovely light consistency. The brocolli contains sulforophane in the sprouts. This is an amazing detoxifyer of poisons (i.e. benzene, the class 1 carcinogen, from exhaust fumes). And, of course, the Omega 3 DHA forms the building blocks for neuronal communication, whilst the MCT Oil provides a clean burning fuel for the brain.
Overall, the mechanism is detoxify with brocolli sprouts, reduce inflammation with ginger (and omega 3), provide two sources of fuel for the brain and body: fructose from the fruit and healthy fats from the coconut MCT oil.
Let us know when you've tried it!
Enjoy!
Sara, CEO O3Omega
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