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Brain Food Recipe: Smashed Purple Potatoes

Unlike their fried counterpart in french fries and potato chips, small colored potatoes are loaded with nutrients. Share your shopping tips on where to find purple potatoes in the comments. Read the Post →

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Colorful Crucifer: A Brain-Building Purple Potion

Purple cauliflower is the purple potion that builds a better brain.

Cauliflower contains vitamin B6 and folate, two methylators that are vital to making neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine which regulated mood, memory, sex drive, pleasure and attention. They also reduce homocystiene, high levels of which are associated with both depression and heart disease. It is a brainfood carb as it is very low in sugar, but high in fiber. This purple potion is also packed with vitamin C. Read the Post →

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