Blueberry Brain Healthy Smoothie

The MIND Diet was designed by a nutritional epidemiologist and recommends ten specific foods to promote brain health while lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Berries (especially blueberries), dark leafy greens, and nuts (especially walnuts) are all recommended for brain health, so I knew that I wanted those to be the primary ingredients in my smoothie. I figured out a ratio that makes this drink taste like a regular Blueberry Smoothie…most people can’t detect that the spinach and nuts are even in there. And of course, you can always tweak the ratios to your liking…feel free to add more spinach (or swap in kale instead) if you don’t mind tasting the greens a bit.
Starting with frozen blueberries means you don’t have to use any ice. As for the liquid in this smoothie, I use almond milk to get more nut power in there without any dairy. And since recent research indicates that consuming apple juice can increase the production of an essential neurotransmitter that affects memory, I thought incorporating some apple juice into this smoothie as well would be a good choice for adding a bit of natural sweetness.

Serve 2
Prep time 15 minutes

Ingredients
2 cups frozen blueberries
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup packed fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup almond milk
1/4 to 1/2 cup apple juice

Instructions

• Measure all ingredients into a blender. Starting on low and working up to high, blend until completely smooth. Serve immediately.