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Ingredients:


2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into slices
2-inch piece of turmeric, peeled and cut into slices (note: this will stain, so watch clothes and countertops)
4 cups filtered water
organic green tea (loose or plastic-free tea bags for 2 servings)
½ organic lemon, juiced Dash of black pepper Raw honey (optional)

Place the turmeric, ginger, and water into a small saucepan.

Bring to a slow simmer on medium-high heat. Add the green tea and simmer for at least 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Add the lemon juice, dash of black pepper, and honey (if using).
Strain and serve hot. Avoid eating for 20 minutes after drinking this tonic.
Note: You can also make a large batch of the tonic mix ahead of time. Simply add a larger quantity of turmeric, ginger, and lemon to a juicer. Place this juice into the fridge, covered tightly with a lid, for up to 7 days. When serving, just add to hot water and green tea.

Serves 1

Ingredients:


½ cup frozen wild blueberries
½ cup chopped jicama (peel removed)
Big handful of organic spinach (you can add more, too!) 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
1 teaspoon MCT oil

1. 
   teaspoon organic spirulina powder
   

½ cup unsweetened coconut water
½ cup unsweetened almond milk Ice (optional)

Add all ingredients to a blender, blend, and start your day with brain and body fuel!

Serves 2

For the salad:

2. 
   cups organic arugula 2 cups organic spinach
   

¼ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup raw walnuts, chopped 1 avocado, sliced
4 organic eggs, boiled then sliced when cool (if vegan, replace eggs with 2 tablespoons hemp seeds and 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds)


For the dressing:


C tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon squeezed

1. 
   tablespoon raw honey
   

¼ teaspoon Himalayan sea salt

2. 
   tsp black sesame seeds (for garnish)
   

Place all salad dressing ingredients (except sesame seeds) into a bowl or mixing container and blend/shake well. Set aside.

Add the arugula, spinach, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts to a large salad bowl.
Pour salad dressing on top of the salad and mix together.
Transfer the mixed salad onto two plates. Top each salad with ½ sliced avocado and 2 sliced eggs. Garnish with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Serves 2

Ingredients:


2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoon of chopped garlic
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 salmon fillets, preferably wild not farmed (4 to 6 ounces each) 2 to 4 slices of lemon
1 large head of organic broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets (C to 4 cups) 2 teaspoons Himalayan sea salt, divided
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 small bunch organic Swiss chard or rainbow chard, finely chopped 1 teaspoon organic mustard seed powder

Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix the lemon juice, chopped garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl.
Lay the salmon down in the middle of the sheet pan and pour the lemon– garlic–olive oil mixture on top of each fillet evenly. Then place the lemon slices on top of each fillet.
Mix the broccoli florets, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon sea salt together in a large bowl. Place the mixture around each salmon fillet on the sheet pan.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
While the salmon and broccoli are baking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on low heat in a skillet. Add the chopped shallot, stirring often until clear and cooked. Add the Swiss chard with 2 tablespoons water to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chard is softened. Remove from heat.
Add the salmon, broccoli, and chard to two serving plates. Sprinkle the broccoli with mustard seed powder to boost anti-inflammatory benefits. Serve and enjoy!

Serves 2

Ingredients:


4 cups unsweetened almond or coconut milk

2. 
   inch ginger piece, peeled and sliced lengthwise
   

C tablespoons unsweetened raw organic cocoa powder 1 teaspoon organic cinnamon powder

1. 
   to 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (sweeten as desired)
   

½ teaspoon vanilla extract Small pinch of sea salt

2. 
   cinnamon sticks, as garnish
   

Heat the almond milk and ginger slices in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Add the cocoa powder, cinnamon, coconut sugar, vanilla, and sea salt and whisk until dissolved.
Bring to a gentle simmer once again before removing from the heat. Pour into two mugs, using a strainer to prevent the ginger from going into the cups. Add one cinnamon stick to each mug and enjoy!
Note: This drink can be served cooled during the summer months. Also, if serving as a dessert, add one dollop of coconut cream and blend for a sweeter, frothier taste.

2. BRAIN NUTRIENTS

As we’ve discussed, diet affects brain function. But what if you aren’t able, because of your schedule or lifestyle, to regularly eat a rich brain-food diet? Research has shown that particular nutrients have a direct effect on your cognitive ability. I always prefer getting my nutrients from real, whole, organic foods. Talk to your qualified health practitioner to learn what you might be deficient in.
In my podcast episode with Max Lugavere, author of Genius Foods, we discussed the benefits of supplementing with phospholipid DHA—your brain uses this to create healthy cell membranes.³ This is important because our cell membranes form all the receptors involved in mood, executive functioning, attention, and memory. B vitamins have been shown to improve women’s memories. Curcumin, the nutrient found in turmeric, can
forestall cognitive decay. You can get a list of nutrients and their effect on the brain from the National Institutes of Health website.⁴
There are natural sources for all of these nutrients, but getting all of them into your diet might not fit your lifestyle or your palate. The good news is that supplements are readily available for all of these (though not all supplements are created equal; make sure to do some research). You can also combine these with the brain foods discussed in this chapter to give your brain the fuel it needs. For a list and links to my favorite brain supplements, go to www.LimitlessBook.com/resources.

3. EXERCISE

“Exercise changes the brain in ways that protect memory and thinking skills,” writes Heidi Godman, the executive editor of the Harvard Health Letter. “In a study done at the University of British Columbia, researchers found that regular aerobic exercise, the kind that gets your heart and your sweat glands pumping, appears to boost the size of the hippocampus, the brain area involved in verbal memory and learning.”⁵
I can almost hear some of you complaining or making excuses as you read that last paragraph: Exercise is boring. You don’t have time for it. You can’t afford a gym membership. But the simple fact is that exercise is enormously valuable if you want to unshackle your brain. Think about it: When you’re active and moving, you feel sharper, right? Some of us even need to move around in order to get our brains operating at top efficiency. That’s because there’s a direct correlation between exercise and brain function. And you don’t need to become an Olympic athlete in order to keep your brain sharp. There’s lots of evidence to show that even 10 minutes of aerobic exercise a day can have enormous benefits.
As your body moves, your brain grooves. Check out a few of my favorite exercise videos at www.LimitlessBook.com/resources.

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