Brainfood Bowl: Clear Focus
The brain functions best with nutrient-rich "brainfood". Makes sense, right? Empty calories do nothing for your health and make you feel sluggish. They’re also not good for your brain. So, let's give our gray matter the best it deserves! That way, we can enhance our focus, mental clarity and concentration, whether we're in perimenopause or menopause.
A brainfood bowl is the perfect way to incorporate B-vitamins, berries, spirulina and adaptogens such as ginseng and lion's mane mushroom into your diet, enhanced with oat bran and probiotics. And it’s the perfect meal to have at lunch time instead of a heavy lunch. You can even have it for breakfast. Whenever you choose to dig in, one thing is sure: you’ll feel the rejuvenating impact of this nutrient-rich superfood bowl the next time the afternoon slump strikes!
Why it's Good for You
- If you've ever been to Brazil, you likely know all about the acai bowl! These dark berries, packed with antioxidants, are delicious and healthy.
- Ginseng has been a popular adaptogen in traditional Chinese medicine for millennia, where it's also known as the "Herb of Immortality".
- Spinach is a true super vegetable! This amazing vegetable is rich in vitamin A, C, K1, folic acid, iron, calcium - and of course, fibre!
Ingredients
Makes one serving:
about 50 g |
dark berries like blueberries, blackberries, acai |
1/2 frozen |
banana |
1 handful |
spinach or baby spinach |
20 g (= 2 tbsp) |
|
2 tbsp |
oat flakes |
150 g |
plain yoghurt |
1 tsp |
flaxseed oil |
about 60 ml |
unsweetened almond milk |
1 tbsp |
ground flaxseeds |
1 small handful |
almonds |
some |
fresh fruit as a topping |
1 measuring spoon (=3 g) |
XbyX Phyto Power (only if you are in the menopause/postmenopause) |
1 measuring spoon (=3g) |
Method
- Combine all of the solid ingredients in your blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add almond milk in small amounts, being careful not to add too much.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and top it with your favorite fruits and seeds.
Nutritional information
Per Serving
- Energy (kcal): 465 kcal
- Protein: 29 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- of which sugars: 17 g
- Fibre: 16 g