Memory Enhancing Smoothie

The fiber in cannellini beans helps keep blood sugars on an even keel, preventing post-meal brain fog. Their iron also helps to maintain long-term memory, along with the omega-3s in flaxseeds.

Photo: Maya Visnyei

By Elizabeth Brown

Serves: 2
Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 raw Brazil nut, chopped
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup drained and rinsed BPA-free canned cannellini beans (NOTE: While no cooking is required for the addition of beans, simply omit this ingredient if you prefer to keep this smoothie 100% raw.)
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
• 1 tbsp sunflower seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To a blender, add all ingredients and 2 cups water. Blend until smooth.

Nutrients per serving (2 cups): Calories: 159, Total Fat: 6 g, Sat. Fat: 0.5 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Carbs: 22 g, Fiber: 7 g, Sugars: 9 g, Protein: 6 g, Sodium: 21 mg, Cholesterol: 0 m
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