Today I’m eating for my brain health. And guess what? That means I’m eating in the same whole food plant-based pattern that I have been! There’s not one diet for your heart, one for your digestive tract, a different diet for your skin, and a diet for your brain. It’s all the same!
In today’s video I’m making recipes out of Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai’s cookbook, The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution. Also known as “the Brain Docs,” the Sherzai’s focus on the healthy habits we can practice to maximize our brain health. Watch the video to learn about all of their lifestyle tips!
Breakfast
For breakfast I tried the Overnight Cinnamon Oats on page 106 and the Mighty Smoothie Bowl on page 112 of The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution. I made a few adjustments to fit my preferences, but these were both excellent!
I omitted the nut butter from the oats and only included the whole seeds and nuts because I wanted to cut back on the fat content. This oatmeal was so delicious! It’s been awhile since I made refrigerator oatmeal. It makes such a great breakfast because it is prepped ahead of time, making the morning routine much easier. Plus this cold oatmeal is perfect on a hot summer day.
Instead of a smoothie bowl, I just added more liquid and made a smoothie. I also omitted the nuts and seeds from this recipe since I already had plenty nuts and seeds in my oats. Altogether this was a filling and nutritious way to start my day.
Lunch
For lunch I made the Falafel Wraps with Za’atar Tahnini on page 118. The recipe was simple and easy to make. My only complaint on this one is that the falafel do not hold together, they were very crumbly. But the flavor was great and as long as it tastes good, I don’t mind if it falls apart a little bit. Plus the za’atar sauce was incredible!
Along with lunch, I made the Spelt Blueberry Scones on page 220. This recipe was another winner! And while the texture was not like a traditional scone, but rather more like a blueberry bread, I loved the flavor!
Dinner
Finally for dinner I made the Greens and Grains Power Bowl on page 139. This was simple but flavorful. The base of quinoa included fresh herbs along with an orange sauce for a huge punch of flavor. This perfectly complimented the lightly steamed veggies on top and the avocado added a nice texture and richness.
Summary
All-in-all this was a great day of eating and practicing good habits for brain health. In the video, I also showed the other “NEURO” lifestyle habits described in the book. This stands for nutrition, exercise, unwind, restore, and optimize. Watch the video for all the details and be sure to check out The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution for some great whole food plant-based recipes.
