Monday, February 15, 2010

Recipe # 16 Dr. Oz's Brain-Boosting Smoothie

Ingredients:


1 banana Bananas are high in antioxidants, dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine boosts memory and attention while serotonin elevates mood and helps control appetite, memory and learning.


1/4 cup blueberries Blueberries contain pigments called anthocyanins that give the fruit its dark color and also boost brain function. They also help protect the brain from stress and may reduce dementia.


A handful of hemp nuts These nuts are rich in Omega-3's which are essential for the health of your brain and nervous system. Additionally, the compounds found in hemp seeds have been shown to promote memory, learning and immune function.


1/2 cup apple juice Apple juice prevents the loss of an important neurotransmitter called acetylcholine which is critical for memory and brain health.


1 teaspoon rhodiola rosea This liquit plant extract improves mood, alleviates depression and can also improve sexual functioning and libido. It's available for purchase in natural food stores. 


Add a handful of ice and blend in a blender until smooth.


Thank you Dr. Oz for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it to improve my memory!


Happy Blending!


Love,


Tiffany

3 comments:

Valerie said...

I've never heard of rhodiola rosea before. I'll have to look for it.

KennQ said...

great post, I really like it. Thanks for posting. :)

Tiffany said...

Thanks! :)

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