7-Day Brain Health Smoothie Challenge

Welcome to the 7-Day Brain Health Smoothie Challenge

Welcome to the 7-Day Brain Health Smoothie Challenge! Start each day with a delicious and nutritious smoothie designed to boost your brain health. Each recipe is packed with ingredients that support cognitive function, memory, and overall brain wellness. Follow the preparation instructions, enjoy a different smoothie every day, and feel the benefits of a brain-boosting breakfast!

Preparation Instructions:

1. Gather all the necessary ingredients for the smoothie recipe of the day.
2. Place all ingredients into a blender.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
5. Enjoy your nutritious and delicious brain health smoothie!

Day 1: Blueberry Brain Booster

Ingredients:

• 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Day 2: Green Goodness Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup spinach
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 green apple, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
• 1 cup coconut water
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Day 3: Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 mango, peeled and chopped
• 1 banana
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 cup orange juice
• A pinch of black pepper (to enhance turmeric absorption)

Day 4: Nutty Banana Bliss Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Day 5: Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1/2 avocado
• 1 banana
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds

Day 6: Strawberry Banana Omega Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Day 7: Berry Beet Brain Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooked beets, chopped
• 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Shopping List

Fruits:

• Blueberries (fresh or frozen) – 1 cup
• Bananas – 7
• Strawberries (fresh or frozen) – 1 cup
• Green apple – 1
• Pineapple chunks – 1 cup
• Mango – 1/2
• Mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries) – 1 cup

Vegetables:

• Spinach – 1 cup
• Avocado – 1
• Cucumber – 1/2
• Beets (cooked) – 1/2 cup

Dairy and Alternatives:

• Greek yogurt – 2 cups
• Almond milk – 4 cups
• Coconut water – 1 cup
• Orange juice – 1 cup
• Pomegranate juice – 1 cup

Seeds and Nuts:

• Chia seeds – 2 tablespoons
• Flaxseeds – 1 tablespoon
• Flaxseed oil – 1 tablespoon
• Hemp seeds – 2 tablespoons
• Almond butter – 2 tablespoons

Other:

• Oats – 1/2 cup
• Coconut oil – 1 tablespoon
• Honey or maple syrup – 2 tablespoons
• Cocoa powder – 1 tablespoon
• Cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper – a pinch
• Lemon – 1/2 (for juice)

How to Participate:

1. Prepare: Gather your ingredients for the week using the shopping list.
2. Blend: Follow the preparation instructions and blend your smoothie each morning.
3. Enjoy: Savor the taste and the health benefits.
4. Share: Document your journey and share your smoothie creations on social media using the hashtag #BrainHealthSmoothieChallenge. Post your creations over on the Mental Edge Labs Facebook Page

Join the challenge and take a step towards better brain health with these delicious smoothies. Enjoy a new recipe each day and feel the difference in your cognitive function, memory, and overall wellness!