The Clover Nook

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Brain boosting eggs sound bogus, but it works!

What makes this egg recipe great for your brain?

Well, read on, my friend.

I’m going to break down this recipe for you along with the health benefits from the ingredients.

I am not a chef, but I love to cook. One of my favorite in-depth discoveries has been the relationship between body and food. Certain foods contribute significantly to health. They help in fighting cancer and regulating blood sugar. My personal favorite is their role in fighting depression and anxiety. This has been an ongoing battle for me since I was the age of thirteen. I win the battle with depression every day. I have been free from medication for almost a year. This is after being on anti-depressants for over twenty years. I attribute my success to the research I’ve explored of depression-fighting food and spices. If you follow my blog (don’t forget to subscribe) I first explain my discovery with spices. Then later, I shared my first recipe release. This is an awesome smoothie that boosts your brain in the fight against depression and anxiety.

I have tweaked other recipes since then. I create my own recipes to make sure I feed my brain the nutrients it needs. This is part of my daily routine and lifestyle change. My goal is to stay medication-free. Every day, I have an egg white with Saffron and Thyme, my favorite depression-fighting spices. On the weekend, I skip the daily routine of smoothie and egg white. I go for my delicious brain-boosting egg/omelet recipe instead.

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Now I’m ready to share it with you!

Here’s the Ingredients You Need and What They Do for the Brain & Body:

1. Two Eggs (I prefer organic pasture raised which is packed with choline). It helps with memory and fights Alzheimer’s disease. Eggs are also packed with protein and vitamins like D and B12
2. Spinach: Spinach is packed with Iron. Make sure to eat plenty of citrus type foods to absorb the iron. This helps fight “Iron Depression.” Spinach also includes lutein, Vitamin K, folate, and beta-carotene. These nutrients keep your cognitive abilities sharp.
3. Cilantro: this is my personal addition for taste. I love adding cilantro to my recipes for skin care. It also helps with detoxing the liver (#winelover). On a bonus, brainy side… it is believed to assist in lifting “brain fog” by assisting in clearing heavy metals out of your system.
4. Lemon Balm: contains Rosmarinic Acid which assist in blood flow to the brain and also contains properties to help with anxiety and stress (I use to two leaves in this recipe. To learn more about, one of my faves, Lemon Balm, I’ve found a great write up by David Tomen.)
5. Saffron & Thyme: I’m going to put these two together. I use both of them often in the fight against depression. Again, you can find more information about these spices in my blog.
6. Mozzarella, Feta Cheese or The Winner Smoked Gouda (organic or grass fed) : I choose these for taste. I LOVE cheese. (cheesy smile) But, let’s dig further to give you a reason to add it. Cheese has protein. It holds Vitamin D, calcium, and a little iron (to mention a few).
7. Tomato &/or Sweet Red Pepper: These are also for taste because I enjoy them. They do have cancer fighting properties. Sweet red peppers are also packed with calcium (along with other vitamins).
8. Avocado: Packed with Omega-3s, one of our brain’s favorite foods.
9. Olive Oil or Avocado Oil Cooking Spray: I always cook with either of these oils. Their added health benefits are perfect for brain boosting meals. (Beware for brands that sneak soy products and other unhealthy oils in their spray)
10. Favorite Sauce: Organic salsa – choose your favorite. I prefer Aldi’s refrigerated brand.

Unfortunately, I am like my grandma. I often skip measuring spoons and cups when creating recipes. This is a horrible habit of mine. I’m working on getting better as I’m trying to share my recipes with you. Hang with me, when I say “a pinch” or a “handful” it’s literally a pinch or handful. Note my hands are about the size of a ten year-old (true).

Time to Cook this Yummy Egg:Spray your skillet with organic pressed olive oil cooking spray (or you can use a refill bottle) and add spinach (I use a handful), fresh lemon balm (two leaves) and fresh cilantro (I use about 3 tbsp.) (And sweet red pepper if you are using it). After cooked, empty the mix in a bowl and keep the bowl on a stove warmer (if you have it). Then slice your tomato, adding it to the veggies in the bowl. If you throw the tomato in the skillet it will get mushy.

Crack your eggs into a bowl and scramble them with your weapon of choice. I add approximately 1-tsp of thyme and a pinch of saffron. WARNING: If you aren’t used to saffron, only add two strands. It will taste strong at first. You will get used to it. I buy my Saffron from Amazon, the flakes are longer and hearty and the price is slightly cheaper than your local grocery store).

Spray your skillet again and add the egg. Let it cook through swirling the skillet to get the egg cooked through. (If you’re a professional chef or egg flipper, please, by all means do this… It just never works out for me.)

Once both sides are cooked add your veggies and mozzarella cheese. Close your egg together with your spatula and then slide it onto your plate.

Top with your favorite flavored topping (mine is Ortega Taco Sauce), and add sliced avocado, feta cheese and fresh cilantro.

Now, you are ready to eat your delicious brain boosting breakfast!

Enjoy, friend!

Rebecca Ann Price

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