Everyone, from the very old to the very young, can benefit from this book, Eating the right food can do wonders for your IQ, concentration and memory at any age. Research has shown that food rich in certain nutrients, such as omega-3s, vitamins and carotenoids can have a profound effect, not only on the brain's development, but also on a person's moods.
This book contains 60 delicious recipes that are specially devised to 'feed' your brain, giving it all the essential nutrients to function well. There is a special section for children, advice on lunch boxes and specific adult and children's eating plans. The introduction, by nutrition expert Judith Wills, lays out the science in an accessible way, and combined with the simple step-by-step recipes, you will have all the know-how you need to boost your brain power.
Introduction
Can you really eat for a better brain?
Fats to feed your brain
Other good brain nutrients
Brain foods for life
Brain food for children
Fating plans
Soups, Salads and Snacks
Tomato, Lentil and Red Pepper Soup
Ribollito (Tuscan Bean Soup)
Gado Gado (Indonesian Warm Salad)
Chunky Sweet Potato and Butter Bean Soup
Italian Fish Soup with White Wine
Tuna, Lentil and Potato Salad
Rice, Salmon and Pesto Salad
Couscous, Nut and Chickpea Pilaf
Easy Bean Dip with Crudites
Creamy Salmon Baked Potatoes
Eggs and Peppers on Toast
Quick Smoked Mackerel pate
Main Courses - Fish and Seafood
Thai Swordfish Kebabs
Swordfish Steaks with Lemon Dressing
Spiced Mackerel with Tomato Salad
Tuna Steaks with Catalan Sauce
Grilled Salmon with Green Lentils and Caper Sauce
Angler's Filo Pie
Salmon Potato Patties with Jalapeno
Red Mullet Parcels with Olives
Baked Sea Bass with
White Bean Puree
Seafood Provencale
Chinese Herring Fillets
Seafood Paella with Saffron Rice
Chilli Crab Cakes with Stir-fried Creens
Teriyaki Prawns with Cashew Nuts
Main Courses - Vegetarian and Meat
Warmly Spiced Vegetable Casserole
Ratatouilte with Poached Eggs
Traditional Spanish Omelette with Herb Salad
Red Pepper Felafel with Hummus Dressing
Sweet Chilli Chicken with Creole Rice
Tray-baked Lamb Steaks with Tomatoes
Spicy Chicken with Tortilla Wrap
Lamb Kebabs with Creek Salad
Turkish Lamb Casserole
Chilli Beef with Avocado Salsa
Hoisin Beef with Mushrooms
Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce
Children's Food
Creamy Salmon Pasta
Real Fish Nuggets
Tuna Pasta Bake
Salmon Fish Cakes
Vegetable Fritters
Veggie Burgers
Cheesy Pasta Bake
Thin-crust Vegetable Pizza
Butternut and Bean Casserole
Three-colour Italian Omelette (Frittata)
Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Beef Chow Mein with Beansprouts
Breakfasts, Bakes and Desserts
Yogurt and Strawberry Smoothie
Oat and Nut Crunch Mix
Fruit Crudites with Chocolate Sauce
Fresh Fruit Salad with Blueberries
Walnut and Banana Cake
Carrot Cake
Blueberry and Banana Muffins
Oaty Apple and Cinnamon Muffins
Chocolate Nut Brownies
Walnut and Seed Bread
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