13/10/2025
Food doesn’t just fuel the body - it fuels the brain too. 💪
For kids with ADHD, adults with neurodegenerative conditions, or anyone just wanting better focus and energy, the right foods can help support mood and brain function. 🧠
Here are some recipes that can be both delicious and brain-friendly for
🥦 Baked Beef & Lentil Meatballs with Broccoli & Couscous
🥣 Meatball Ingredients: Lean beef mince, red lentils, grated carrot, garlic, egg, oregano
🥣 Sides Ingredients: Steamed broccoli, lemon juice, olive oil, wholegrain couscous (or brown rice)
➕ Why it works: Heme and non-heme iron to support energy and reduce fatigue, beta-carotene for brain and immune health, choline to aid focus and mood regulation, vitamin C to boost iron absorption, brain-healthy fats and gut-brain health support.
🍝 Creamy Pumpkin & Turmeric Pasta Bake
🥣 Sauce Ingredients: Roasted pumpkin, turmeric, garlic, onion, coconut milk, black pepper
🥣 Pasta & Veg Ingredients: Wholegrain penne, grated zucchini, baby spinach
➕ Why it works: Beta-carotene and fibre for brain and immune health, anti-inflammatory support from turmeric, healthy fats for memory and mood, plus magnesium and B vitamins to aid emotional regulation and nervous system function.
🍌 Banana & Chia Brain Bites
🥣 Ingredients: Mashed banana, rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, cocoa powder
➕ Why it works: Vitamin B6 and slow-release energy from banana and oats, omega-3s and fibre from chia seeds to support cognitive function and flavonoids from cocoa to boost memory and mood.
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*All information is general and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult with Neurofit Brain Centre to help determine if a particular treatment approach is right for you.