Neurologist shares recipe for making 1 bowl of curry that is “good for the brain”, delicious, can be stored for a long time

Neurologist shares recipe for making 1 bowl of curry that is “good for the brain”, delicious, can be stored for a long time, and has all the Thai ingredients!

Neurosurgeon Shares Recipe to Fight Dementia: One Bowl Can Last You a Week!

For Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified neurosurgeon at Northwell Health, maintaining brain clarity doesn’t just happen in the operating room — it can happen in your kitchen, too. The doctor shares one of his favorite recipes to help prevent dementia, which contains anti-inflammatory ingredients and brain-boosting benefits — and promises it’s easy and delicious, too.

“This stew features turmeric, which is known to help prevent dementia, as well as spinach and lentils, which promote overall brain health,” the doctor told The ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี Post.  “It’s so easy and delicious,” he added . “Make a big batch on Sunday and save it for the week as a meal or snack.” 

Lentil Stew with Spinach and Turmeric Recipe

ingredient:

• 1 cup dried red lentils (contains fiber and plant-based protein)
• 2 cups spinach (rich in folate and vitamin K)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (has anti-inflammatory properties)
• Half a teaspoon of cumin powder
• Coriander powder, half a teaspoon
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups vegetable broth

method:

1. Add olive oil to a pot, then sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
2. Add turmeric, cumin powder and coriander powder and stir-fry for another minute.
3. Add the lentils and stock and simmer for about 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.
4. Add the spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
5. Served with a squeeze of lime for added freshness.

Benefits for the brain

This lentil stew is not only a comforting winter meal, it’s also a serious brain booster. “It’s warming and packed with nutrients that help protect against oxidative stress and inflammation, which are major causes of neurodegenerative diseases,” says the doctor.

One of the key nutrients in this stew is turmeric, specifically the compound curcumin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. A 2018 study found that taking a daily curcumin supplement improved memory, concentration, and mood in older adults by reducing the buildup of brain chemicals that are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.

While curcumin also increases brain stem cell growth factor (BDNF), a protein important in memory, learning, and mood regulation, low BDNF levels have been linked to depression and dementia.

In addition, other ingredients in this stew support overall brain health, such as:

• Spinach is rich in vitamin K, lutein and beta-carotene, which help protect brain cells from damage and help prevent cognitive decline.
• Garlic, which is considered a superfood, contains sulfur that helps protect the brain from diseases and aging.
• Olive oil reduces inflammation in the brain, which is a cause of mental decline.
• Lentils are also good for your brain, with just one cup providing 90% of your daily recommended intake of folate, which helps produce neurotransmitters that regulate mood and mental clarity, and provides energy from glucose, a key energy source for brain cells.