7 Back-to-School Breakfasts to Boost Brain Power
1. Mashed Banana & Whole-Grain Porridge
Whole grains are great for cardiovascular health, which means good blood flow to the brain. This quick porridge is packed with lots of good-for-you grains and comes together in just 15 minutes.
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2. Egg Sandwich with Mustard Greens and Avocado
Perfect for on-the-go breakfasting, this sandwich includes creamy avocado, which, like whole grains, contributes to healthy blood flow to the brain and helps lower blood pressure.
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3. Very Blueberry Smoothie
Studies have found that blueberries might help improve short-term memory and protect the brain from stress. This wonderful smoothie is chock-full of the bright summer berries.
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4. Broccoli Frittata
Broccoli has tons of vitamin K, which helps improve cognitive abilities, as well as a chemical called sulforaphane, which research suggests could aid in the brain repairing itself. While it’s not a common breakfast ingredient, broccoli is delicious in a simple frittata or “breakfast pizza,” as chef Marc Murphy calls it.
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5. Cranberry–Pumpkin Seed Energy Bars
These honey-flavored cereal bars with puffed rice and toasted oats make a great substitute for store-bought energy bars. The pumpkin seeds in them contain omega-3 fats, which are good for healthy brain development.
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6. Apple-Nut Breakfast Porridge
The mix of raw almonds, hazelnuts and Brazil nuts in this zingy porridge are packed with vitamin E, which helps maintain brain health as you get older.
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7. White Bean Huevos Rancheros
In this healthier version of the classic Mexican breakfast, mashed white beans replace the traditional refried beans. Beans are a good source of glucose and provide the brain with a steady source of energy.