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54 Recipes · Neurological Protection

Anti-Inflammation

Chronic neuroinflammation is now recognized as a root cause of cognitive decline, brain fog, and neurodegenerative disease. These recipes target it directly — curcumin, omega-3s, ginger, and polyphenols at full raw potency.

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Key Nutrients
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Key Compounds
Curcumin Gingerol Omega-3 ALA Quercetin Bromelain Resveratrol
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Research note: Curcumin bioavailability increases 2,000% when combined with black pepper's piperine. All turmeric recipes here include black pepper for this reason. Raw turmeric root contains 3–5x more active curcuminoids than dried powder.

54 Anti-Inflammation Recipes

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Juice · Curcumin

Turmeric Hemp Green Juice

Curcumin at full raw bioavailability — beats the supplement, tastes far better. Black pepper included to amplify absorption by 2,000%.

5 min
🧠 Anti-Inflam
👤 1 serving
Ingredients
  • 2 inch fresh turmeric root
  • 1 inch fresh ginger root
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 green apple
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp hemp seeds (stir in after)
Instructions
  1. Juice turmeric, ginger, celery, apple, and spinach.
  2. Add lemon juice and black pepper. Stir well.
  3. Pour into glass and top with hemp seeds.
  4. Drink within 15 minutes for peak curcumin activity.
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Elixir · Gingerol

Raw Golden Brain Tonic

A cold-infused golden milk — all the anti-inflammatory power of traditional turmeric drinks, without heating away the active compounds.

5 min
🧠 Anti-Inflam · Mood
👤 1 serving
Ingredients
  • 1 cup coconut milk (cold)
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a jar.
  2. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, or whisk until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness.
  4. Serve cold over ice or at room temperature.
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Smoothie · Bromelain

Pineapple Ginger Anti-Inflam Smoothie

Pineapple contains bromelain — a proteolytic enzyme clinically shown to reduce inflammatory markers. Raw is the only way to preserve it.

4 min
🧠 Anti-Inflam
👤 1 serving
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
  • ½ banana
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Pinch black pepper
  • Ice (optional)
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend 45 seconds until completely smooth.
  3. Do not strain — the fiber slows bromelain absorption beneficially.
  4. Drink immediately.
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Salad · Omega-3 & Quercetin

Raw Beet, Walnut & Arugula Salad

Arugula contains erucin — a compound that activates Nrf2, the body's master anti-inflammatory switch. Beets add betalains. Walnuts supply ALA omega-3s.

12 min
🧠 Anti-Inflam · Neuroprotect
👤 2 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 raw beets, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cups arugula
  • ½ cup raw walnuts
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (raw)
  • Sea salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Slice beets paper-thin on a mandoline or with a sharp knife.
  2. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season to taste.
  3. Toss arugula with half the dressing.
  4. Arrange beets over arugula. Scatter walnuts and red onion.
  5. Drizzle remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
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Smoothie · Resveratrol

Dark Berry Anti-Inflammation Blend

Dark berries — blueberries, blackberries, cherries — are among the richest sources of resveratrol and anthocyanins. This blend stacks all three.

3 min
🧠 Anti-Inflam · Memory
👤 1 serving
Ingredients
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • ½ cup blackberries
  • ¼ cup tart cherries (pitted)
  • 1 tbsp raw flaxseed
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp raw honey
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend 45 seconds until smooth.
  3. Add more almond milk for a thinner consistency.
  4. Consume within 30 minutes for peak polyphenol bioavailability.
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Bowl · Sulforaphane

Raw Broccoli & Walnut Power Bowl

Sulforaphane from raw broccoli crosses the blood-brain barrier and activates heat shock proteins that protect neurons. Cooking destroys the enzyme that produces it.

10 min
🧠 Neuroprotect · Anti-Inflam
👤 2 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups raw broccoli florets, finely chopped
  • ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • ¼ red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp water
Instructions
  1. Chop broccoli into very small pieces — this releases more sulforaphane.
  2. Let the chopped broccoli sit 5 minutes before dressing (activates myrosinase).
  3. Whisk tahini, lemon, garlic, and water into a creamy dressing.
  4. Toss broccoli, walnuts, onion, and raisins with dressing.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 days.
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