Cauliflower Chickpea Patties

This recipe is a meal prep option to have in your arsenal. The chickpea patties, once cooked, freeze very well. This makes for a very quick weeknight dinner. The patties pair well with a dollop of yogurt mixed with feta and a fresh-herb packed salad.

The reason it works well for this program is because it’s quick to reheat once cooked and it’s loaded with anti-inflammatory properties from the turmeric. The curcumin in turmeric, which is the active constituent that makes turmeric yellow, is precisely what benefits brain health. In countries that consume large quantities in their traditional diet, like India, have shown to have better mental health performance and Alzheimers is quite low.

This recipe is also a power-house of nutrient dense foods:

Cauliflower is a from the brassica family, high in sulfur, great for hormone balance and liver support.

Flax seeds are high in fibre, omega 3 fats (particularly with a near ideal omega 3, 6, 9 ratio). Great bowel health and the fats feed the brain and nervous system (which is covered in a myelin sheet of fat).

Watercress is considered a powerful detox herb that can help heavy metals leave the body because it acts as a chelator. Also highly alkaline.

Turmeric is anti-inflammatory

Red Peppers are higher in vitamin c than oranges, an important nutrient in adrenal health

Pumpkin Seeds are a top stress less food as they’re high in magnesium and zinc. Top nutrients for adrenal health.

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Note: For vegan, replace butter with olive oil

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