Beets and walnuts for your brain, all combined in a really delicious salad.
Scientists say beets may be the new superfood. A new study suggests that a daily dose of beet or beet juice boosts blood flow to the brain, sharpening your mind and potentially creating a safeguard against dementia as you age. In addition walnuts – also found in my ‘clever’ salad is exceptionally high in Omega 3 – and we can all do with a boost 0f Omega 3
It may be just a coincidence that the shell of a walnut looks like a tiny brain, but research suggests that this nut may indeed be good for your mind.
Animal and test-tube studies found that the nutrients in walnuts, including polyunsaturated fat, polyphenols and vitamin E, may help reduce oxidative damage and inflammation in your brain.
Despite the surreal and scary time we are living through, I am grateful for the quiet, slow days I can spend with my girls.
I am finding tons of contentment and peace in preparing meals and this one was for lunch.
Ingredients:
3 quartered and sliced beetroot
1 loosely packed cup of kale chips
1/2 wedge of goats-milk feta cheese
1/3 cup of cracked walnuts
Dressing:
1/3 cup of avocado oil
1/4 cup of white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon of honey
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Boil or roast your beetroot, then simply sprinkle/ crumble the rest of of your ingredients over the top and then add your emulsified dressing – I like shaking mine in a jar.
Happy cooking & nourishing.
Marlien x