Eating Disorder recovery Omega 3 Flaxseed Oil Fruit Smoothie

To boost your serotonin and melatonin levels or like me you want your brain to function coherently, then you need Omega 3 in your diet. I love flaxseed oil for its added value (I hate the taste though). I usually take 1 tsp of flaxseed oil with my breakfast and 1 tsp after my lunch. I also love using flaxseed oil in my smoothies. This smoothie is excellent as a morning snack. It doesn't just allow you to tick 3 servings of fruits from your daily food pyramid, but it also gives you healthy fats, replenishes your potassium levels and keeps you full till next meal time. For the wheatgrass, well we all know how super good that is.

Ingredients

1 papaya, peeled and deseeded

2 tsp flaxseed oil

160 grams mango, peeled chopped

1 cup apple juice

1/4 cup ice

1 tsp synergy wheat grass powder (optional)

Method:

Put all ingredients in a blender and whizz until smooth. Serve immediately.

Anorexia Bulimia replenishing Serotonin levels and mood booster recipe

To replenish my depleted serotonin levels and to boost my mood, I used this recipe three times a week. We all know benefits of banana (contains tryptophane) , walnuts are an ultimate brain booster food, (rich in Omega 3s  I'm a die hard fan of them) and pineapple doesn't just boost the serotonin levels but also improves your mood and gives you a good buzz especially in those dreary winter days.

Kate Walsh, an author of mom please help used serotonin/brain boosting food, such as walnuts and pineapple (among other foods) to help her daughter recover from Bulimia nervosa.

Banana, Pineapple walnut Smoothie

1 Banana

25grams walnuts

1 cup fresh pineapple, tinned pineapple or 1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup ice

1 cup milk or water for blending

 

 

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and whiz until smooth. Enjoy.