This blog isn't about the latest trends in dieting. It's about finding ways to provide wholesome, great-tasting food for my husband who suffered a brain injury. There's foods that create a brain "fog" and there's foods that enhance thinking clarity, memory, mood, etc... My husband has difficulty swallowing so I need to incorporate good foods into a pureed substance and still make it taste good. The things I come up with aren't perfect.
For this breakfast, I incorporated a grain, fruit, protein and brain-healthy foods while making it dysphagia-friendly. The brain foods highlighted in the meal are the unique fats in coconut milk and blueberries.
Berry Coconut Oatmeal
1/2 cup dry baby oatmeal
1/4 cup vanilla coconut milk
1/4 cup pureed unsweetened fresh berries (blueberries are a great brain food with a relatively low glycemic index compared to other fruits)
Enough water to bring to desired consistency
Warm on stove or microwave to desired temperature.
6 oz of Greek yogurt (flavor of choice)
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