Brain healthy broccoli and ginger soup

This soup is packed with brain healthy ingredients. Broccoli is the powerful vegetable, one of the winners for cognitive performance. Eating half a cup a day of broccoli can shave two years off your cognitive life! Thus, there’s a brain health boost in eating at least one serving a day of cruciferous veggies ( Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Brussels sprouts)—you can get vitamin C, folate, fiber, and potassium.

Additionally, fresh ginger root offers natural anti-inflammatory benefits, as well as aiding in good digestion and feeding the friendly bacteria in your gut. This all bodes well for brain health because when you keep inflammation down and your gut happy, your mental health benefits, too.

Variations and Substitutions

This soup is very versatile. You can add another vegetable with broccoli, such as red peppers, carrots, or mushrooms, and puree it in.

Add protein with grilled goat cheese or ricotta cheese. At the end, you can toss in a handful of white beans or chickpeas for additional texture, protein, and fiber.

Flavor up your bowl with smoked paprika or curry powder for a more ethnic flavor.