A collage of four of Centr's omega-rich recipes.
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5 tasty recipes to keep your brain firing

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It should come as no surprise that our brain, like most parts of our body, will one day put its feet up and ease into retirement mode.

What you might find surprising is the age when this all starts happening. While certain kinds of ‘fixed’ knowledge, like vocabulary and general information, usually remain stable until your sixties, research suggests that more complex cognitive abilities like processing speed and reasoning skills begin to decline in early adulthood.

Fortunately, the level of cognitive decline we go through is influenced by the lifestyle choices we make in our younger years, especially through social contact, physical activity and how we feed ourselves. There’s good evidence that consuming omega-3s plays a role in maintaining cognitive function, and a new study has explored which parts of the brain this consumption could impact.

Researchers observed that omega-3s were correlated with entorhinal cortical volume – the area of the brain involved in learning and memory – as well as the volume of white matter, which are the nerve fibers that send messages between different parts of the brain.

We can’t guarantee, given the variety of individual diets and lifestyles, that eating omega-3s alone will keep your brain firing forever. But introducing more omega-3s to your diet is an easy (and tasty) way to support brain health.

Here are 5 recipes to get you started.

A tray of Centr's Salmon & Roasted Vegetables Tray Bake sits on a grey linen napkin on a wooden table, ready for serving.
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Salmon & Roasted Vegetable Tray Bake

An oily fish, like salmon, is a rich source of omega-3s. Pair it with roasted vegetables for a simple, satisfying, and healthy dinner.

A glass of banana and walnut green smoothie sits on a cream plate with some flaked almonds and a date on the side.
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Banana & Walnut Green Smoothie

Start your day with an omega-rich green smoothie. Walnuts are packed with omega-3, while the hemp seeds bring fiber, healthy unsaturated fats, and protein to the party.

A bowl of Centr's Chickpea & Edamame Power Bowl rests on a grey woode table, with a grey linen napkin tucked under the bowl.
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Chickpea & Edamame Power Bowl

Perfect for a delicious, nutritious lunch, this power bowl packs an omega-3 punch courtesy of the added edamame beans.

A bowl of Salmon, Edamame & Quinoa Salad rests on a wooden table, with a dark grey linen napkin and silver fork on the right hand side.
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Salmon, Edamame & Quinoa Salad

Salmon and edamame are a match made in omega-3 heaven. Add avocado, broccoli and quinoa to the mix for a healthy dinner that’s sure to fill you up.

A plate of Easy Chia Jam on Toast sits on a wooden table, with a grey linen napkin on the side.
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Easy Chia Jam on Toast

You don’t need to whip up a full meal to get your omega-3 fix. This chia jam is a surprisingly simple post-workout snack that’s great for muscle recovery and restoring energy.

Disclaimer: This Centr content is adapted with permission from an article written by Lifespan.io. The content herein represents Centr’s interpretation of the original source material.

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