Brain Healthy Party Foods

Hosting a party with brain healthy fare is easy. The tasty finger foods listed here include many of the Top 50 Brain Healthy Foods and 10 Brain Healthy Spices “” you’ll find these foods and spices in bold. Packed with potent antioxidants and nutrients, these party foods will boost brain function for a memorable and memory-enhancing soirée.

Holiday Spiced Green Tea

Mix green tea leaves with chopped and dried orange peel, chopped and dried ginger root, and cinnamon. Add unsweetened almond milk for a healthy version of a chai tea.

Spa Water

Serve sparkling or flat water with lemon or lime wedges

Raw Veggies Tray

Broccoli florets
Red, yellow, orange, and green bell peppers
Cherry tomatoes
Carrots

Fruit Bowl

Fill a bowl with cherries

Cheese Tray

Pair low-fat cheese with fruit like apples

Hummus

Made from garbanzo beans, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and garlic

Guacamole

Mix avocado with onions, tomatoes, serrano chiles, and lime or lemon juice

Salsa

Combine tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, lime, garlic powder, cumin (found in curry)

Black Bean Dip

Purée low-salt or no-salt canned black beans, red onion, orange or lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, and cumin (found in curry) in a blender

Mixed Nuts

Walnuts, almonds, cashews, and peanuts

Bruschetta

Use whole wheat bread instead of white bread and top with heirloom tomatoes, a little olive oil, and lots of fresh basil

Smoked Wild Salmon

Serve smoked wild salmon with lemon, capers, and dill on whole wheat toast points

Pizza

Use whole wheat dough to make a thin crust, sprinkle lightly with low-fat cheese, top with oregano, and add grilled turkey or veggies like spinach, asparagus, and fresh tomato

Chicken Skewers

Grill chicken breasts marinated in plain yogurt, curry, fresh ginger, and garlic

Shrimp Kebabs

Marinate shrimp in olive oil, garlic, and lemon.

Shrimp Cocktail

Serve jumbo shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce made with low-sugar ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice

Sushi

Wrap sushi-grade wild salmon or tuna, avocado, cucumber, and asparagus in just a little brown rice then wrap with seaweed.

Edamame

Cooked soy beans go great with sushi

Yogurt Parfait

Top plain Greek yogurt with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, then sprinkle with chopped almonds for a tasty dessert