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Brain Food
Part of 15/23

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If you’re thinking Great where’s the nearest pharmacy? – not so fast. Because of food’s inherent nutrient synergy manufactured supplements don’t work nearly as well as the real thing. That is popping a vitamin C pill every day isn’t the same as drinking fresh lemon juice.
Just like eating carbohydrates together with protein boosts serotonin production or consuming omega-3s with B vitamins promotes mental sharpness deriving your vitamins from whole foods brings extra benefits that supplements can't generate. So here 1 1 =3.
Luckily there are many vitamin-packed food sources hiding in plain sight. Almonds and flaxseeds are rich in vitamin E while citrus and berries provide vitamin C. The author’s secret weapon is dandelion greens which she grew up eating in Italy. This unassuming “weed” contains vitamins C A and B as well as brain-boosting minerals like iron potassium and zinc.
Here’s her grandmother’s original recipe for preparing this dish: Rinse one pound of dandelion greens and