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Healthy Recipes for Your Brain

Good nutrition is an essential part of brain fitness. These recipes feature foods that contain nutrients—like antioxidants, flavanols, and omega-3 fatty acids—that research shows can boost memory, alertness, and have other benefits for brain health.

Each day of the week has a menu that includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack—that’s 28 brain healthy recipes in all! Download them and make this week—or any week—good for your taste buds and your brain.

A guide to the brain healthy nutrients in each meal is included with every PDF download.

Monday
BREAKFAST
Spinach Scramble
LUNCH
Mediterranean Tuna Sandwich
DINNER
- Pecan-Crusted Chicken
- Garlic Kale
BONUS
Dessert: Espresso Brownie Cake
BRAIN HEALTHY NUTRIENTS
Tuesday
BREAKFAST
Cinnamon Toast with Quick Berry Jam
LUNCH
Carrot Ginger Soup
DINNER
- Seared Asian Tuna Steaks
- Roasted Asparagus with Miso Dressing
BONUS
Drink: Green Tea
BRAIN HEALTHY NUTRIENTS
Wednesday
BREAKFAST
Oatmeal with Almonds and Dried Cherries
LUNCH
Roasted Beets with Walnuts & Goat Cheese
DINNER
- Flat-Iron Steak over Greens
- Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
BONUS
Snack: Curry Popcorn
BRAIN HEALTHY NUTRIENTS
Thursday
BREAKFAST
Cheesy Asparagus Frittata
LUNCH
Hearty Caesar Salad with Anchovies
DINNER
- Sweet & Sour Indian Chicken
- Brown Basmati Rice
BONUS
Dessert: Chewy Oat-Nut Cookies
BRAIN HEALTHY NUTRIENTS
Friday
BREAKFAST
Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie
LUNCH
Smoked Trout Toasts
DINNER
- Hoppin' John
- Lemony Collard Greens
BONUS
Drink: Mexican Hot Chocolate
BRAIN HEALTHY NUTRIENTS
Saturday
BREAKFAST
Spiced Orange Blueberry Pancakes
LUNCH
Spinach with Roasted Corn and Avocado Dressing
DINNER
- Almond-Orange Salmon
- Flax-flecked Couscous
BONUS
Snack: Red Pepper Dip with Pita
BRAIN HEALTHY NUTRIENTS
Sunday
BREAKFAST
Whole Grain Bagels with Lox
LUNCH
Broccoli Kale Soup
DINNER
- Slow-Cooked Spare Ribs in Coffee Barbeque Sauce
- Potato Cauliflower Mash
BONUS
Dessert: Seductive Strawberry Pomegranate Pie
BRAIN HEALTHY NUTRIENTS