(if you can find it at a farmer's market or Asian store, great or order from our recommended Upaya Natural resource).(if you can find it at a farmer's market or Asian store, great or order from our recommended Upaya Natural resource).
Clients ask me what they can eat to improve brain health in my resource on increasing the function of this often overlook organ I will discuss more tricks and techniques to make your brain a powerhouse (will include the link here when it is finished.) In the mean time I thought I would share a few quick options you may enjoy.
In Chinese medicine Long Yan Rou of Longan fruit as you may find it called, is the fruit from a tree native to Southeast Asia and China. I throughly enjoyed eating the fruit fresh when I was in Thailand doing wellness consulting a few years ago and wish it was more common in Western countries. (you can find it you just have to search for it) The longan tree is a relative of the lychee tree also an Asian tree. As you can see by the picture these little fruit look like big golden raisins. They are sweet with a hint of smokiness.
It is easy to forget that Longan is a Chinese medicinal herb with many health benefits. Someone suffering from insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, poor memory, and forgetfulness might enjoy eating this fruit and may see a change in these conditions (though in Chinese medicine the fruit is used in combination with other herbs to achieve the desired affect, one could take the fruit and may see some benefit while enjoying the delicious fruit). Some studies have shown that Langan enhances learning and memory in laboratory mice. In clinical practice, Longan is used in formulas that address chronic weakness and forgetfulness due to over thinking and overworking. Sounds like stress too doesn’t it?
A nice compliment to Longan fruit is nuts (to make your own trail mix snack) and walnuts are a perfect choice if improving brain health is your goal. Walnuts also make an appearance in Chinese medicine. Since we look at anatomy completely differently than what you may be familiar with in the west, lets just say these nuts are good for your brain. In Chinese medicine we also look to walnuts to improve lung health and their warm properties are a welcome addition to the diet in winter.
good for your brain and rich in omega oils
Nutritionally, walnuts provide a lot micronutrients: potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, B vitamins, dietary fiber and essential fatty acid omega 3. Include walnuts raw, cooked in baked goods, in salads or with grains like rice and pasta.
Create a raw food recipe demonstration using featured product for the month, raw organic walnuts. Go to the Upaya Naturals site to obtain information to email your entry. Make it under 10 minutes. You do not need a fancy camera to do this, they say they have entries done with a cell phones and they are just fine! Remember entries are due by Tuesday January 31st -Done!
Make an original raw vegan dish featuring raw organic walnuts. Take a picture of the finished dish and/or one with you and your dish in picture. Go to the Upaya Naturals web site to obtain email information to submit your entry. Remember entries are due by Tuesday January 31st -Done!
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