We are always talking about how to properly care for, nourish and detoxify our body. However, not everyone is aware of how fundamental it is to care for and nourish the brain, our conductor. One of the ways to care for and preserve our brain is through proper nutrition. This special kale recipe to boost your brain is delicious and nutritious. In addition, it includes dill and walnuts, a true nutritional bomb for the nervous system!
Special kale recipe to boost your brain
Before starting the preparation, we are going to specify the benefits of each of the ingredients in today’s recipe.
Kale cabbage
It is a vegetable that has extraordinary properties. Among its benefits is that it hardly has any calories. It contains minerals such as calcium, non-heme iron (which comes from the plant world such as green leafy vegetables, legumes or nuts and cereals), magnesium, potassium and zinc. In addition, it has a very high level of protein and fiber. Likewise, it also contains vitamins such as A, C, E, K and folic acid.
Dill
We include dill in the recipe because it provides a delicious flavor, enhances its beneficial effect thanks to its antiseptic, carminative and diuretic properties, as well as being a powerful antioxidant.
Onion
A little onion could not be missing, famous for its diuretic properties, with valuable vitamins such as C, E, A, B6 and folic acid. Minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, trace elements and quercetin.
Nuts
A wonderful food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, GLA and ALA of plant origin. In addition to healthy fats, walnuts are an essential food for our brain, since they contain minerals and are a powerful antioxidant.
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds very rich in fatty acids and B vitamins, vitamin E and minerals such as iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.
Orange
Finally, orange, rich in vitamin C that will help us boost our immune system.
Boiled egg (for the non-vegan version)
And for the non-vegan version we will add hard-boiled egg due to its high choline content, 40%, since it enhances memory as it is a great nutrient for the brain and nervous system. The egg also contains proteins of high biological value, minerals such as iron and vitamins B12, B2, B7 (biotin), B1, B7, E and D.
Quantities for the recipe
- Kale (5 large leaves)
- Fresh dill (1 bunch)
- Sweet onion (1 small onion or ½ if large). Tip: chop and soak in a little water and salt for half an hour and then drain
- Capers (1 level tablespoon)
- Chopped walnuts (10 whole walnuts)
- Sunflower seed seeds (2 tablespoons)
- Cut orange (1 to half cut orange)
Dressing
- Extra virgin olive oil (4 tablespoons)
- Extra virgin flax oil (1 tablespoon)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nutritional yeast (1 to 2 tablespoons)
- 1 or 2 teaspoons of Alkaline 16 Greens
Preparation
- Cut the Kale leaves into very small pieces and add to a large bowl.
- Then, add the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix well and let it rest for about 10 minutes so that the flavors mix well.
- Season and mix well.
- Let it rest for another 10 minutes.
- Serve alone or accompanied by one or 2 eggs if it is not the vegan version.
