Happy Sunday, friends!
We know that many of you (and your little seafoodies) are either back in school or preparing to head back after the Labor Day holiday. It’s important to start off the new school season strong, with new notebooks, freshly sharpened pencils, and our personal favorite: brain food.
As we’ve talked about on the blog before, seafood is full of the brain-boosting nutrients such as Omega-3s. Since half of our brain and eyes are comprised of the omega-3 DHA, it’s essential for young children to consume DHA regularly for optimal development in these areas. Additionally, these nutrients may help increase our brain matter as we age, which is important for processing information, memories, and emotions.
To help you and your family fuel up before the new school year, we rounded up a few of our favorite brain-boosting seafood recipes below. In addition to seafood, each of these recipes also contains another brain-healthy ingredient. Talk about a winner, winner, top notch seafood dinner!
Pro tip: If it’s a struggle getting your child to try seafood, be sure to check our tips and tricks for turning your picky eater into a seafoodie here.
Lightened Honey Walnut Shrimp
We’re nutty for this scrumptious shrimp dish! Walnuts are a great source of the brain-boosting nutrients vitamin B12 and B6, as well as omega-3s.
Source: Fearless Food RD
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Spinach & Salmon Mac ’n’ Cheese
The classic kid favorite gets a boost with the addition of brain-friendly salmon and spinach.
Source: KJ & Company
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Garlic Parmesan Salmon & Asparagus
Packed with nutrients like folate and omega-3s and easy to throw together on a school night, this salmon dinner gets an A+.
Source: Kim’s Cravings
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Pomegranate Orange Glazed Salmon
Two of our favorite antioxidant-rich fruits come together for this gorgeously glazed salmon dish.
Source: Lean Green Nutrition Fiend
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Avocado Ranch Tuna Salad
Give your kids a midday brain boost with this tasty twist on a traditional tuna salad sandwich.
Source: Lemons + Zest
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Stovetop Tuna Orzo Casserole with Broccoli
This brain-fueling tuna noodle casserole can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Perfect after a long day of school or work!
Source: The Kitchn
Get this Brain-Boosting Seafood recipe here.
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