NUTRITION

Please note, this is not the smoothie we have made...

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I have been doing loads of research into the VITAL role that getting the right nutrients in the body aids hugely in recuperation and recovery. It gives the brain injury the best chance at recuperating, by providing the correct amount and right combinations of various minerals, vitamins and other important nutrients that the body needs in order for it to have a fighting chance.

The right nutrition is so vital, taht I have found myself extensively researching this with a friend. We have come across many foods and thus decided to make the most nutritious brain shake (when the Brain injured person can take fluids through the mouth).

Our recipe includes the following:

Brain nutrition super smoothie...

- blueberries (1 handful)- high anti oxidant/control blood sugar levels/vitamin A,C,E/minerals/protein

- spinach (1 handful)- good source of iron&fibre/vitamin k for bone strength/omega 3 fatty acids/vitamin c/protein for muscle strength

- almond milk (250-500ml)- lactose&gluten free/ low in fat/ contains ground almonds and water/vitamin A&E/magnesium/easier to digest than cows milk

- avocado ( 1 ) - good fats/fibre/anti inflamatory/rich in omega 3

-Flaxseed milled gluten free fibre- (2 tbsp)-  11% RDA zinc

10% RDA calcium for bones

- vitabiotics neurozan plus brain function and performance tablets (follow instructions on packet)- advanced formula with B3/B6/B12/folate/zinc/5-htp/ co-q10/vit D3/ phosphatidylserine/super strength omega 3/ DHA/EPA/brain function/healthy eyes and vision ( these can be used at your own discretion)

- whey protein ( 2 measures)- anti inflamatory/ anti cancer/ muscle builder/helps to speed recovery from stress and exercise/amino acids/calcium

- banana ( 1 )- vit c/ potassium/ sodium

- Acai berries ( a handful dried, re-soak if you want, and add water they were soaked in) - omega 9&6

• Add water/ ice/ frozen berries/organic peanut butter/coconut milk/soaked oats/seeds for an extra boost/taste/consistency

Blend all ingredients and enjoy immediately!

This is a particular recipe that we are trying for Alex so please adjust ingredients to your personal taste. We have used Linwoods milled organic products that contain many essential nutrients.

You can adapt this smoothie, but it's the one we found containing the optimum quantities of everything needed.

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