Stroke Awareness Month

For Tasty Tuesday, we are going to tie in stroke awareness! Now why in the world is the 30-something year old talking about strokes? Because I had MULTIPLE strokes and all because of my traumatic brain injury! The more serious one was the pontine stroke as they thought my pons detached. But I digress!

Strokes continue to be the leading cause of death and disability, as stated by the Flint Rehab Center in Michigan. MOST of the things that can prevent a stroke are all things we can choose to do. For example; eating healthier! Having a healthy lifestyle in general can help prevent YOU from having a stroke.

With me, I have a decently higher risk of having another stroke. So I choose a healthier lifestyle and meet with nutritionists because let's face it, all of my stokes nearly killed me and I want to see all of my kids graduate!

Onto our dish for today! I am going to shake things up a bit today and start with HOW each ingredient is good for you. Can you guess what it is?

• Tuna is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA. These fatty acids have been shown to support cognitive function, improve memory, and reduce the risk of dementia. 

• Antioxidants in tomatoes, such as lycopene, may protect against Alzheimer’s disease.

• Red onion helps to sharpen your focus and concentration. If you feel tired by lunch, cut up a red onion and add it into your lunch to keep you sharp for the rest of the day!

• Quercetin is found in apples and it protects your brain from damage caused by oxidative stress.

• Lettuce helps with the overall health of your brain but plugs in and improves your memory.

Now onto the dish itself...

Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Stay safe and healthy, friends!

xo, Jess