Recipe Contest for Healthy Aging Month

In an effort to promote wholesome eating and in honor of Healthy Aging Month, BrightFocus is holding a recipe contest. Your recipe should include at least three ingredients from the list below that are believed to be beneficial to brain and/or eye health. Visit www.brightfocus.org/recipes to learn more.

Avocados Bell peppers Berries Broccoli Brussels sprouts Canola/ olive oil Cantaloupe Carrots Cauliflower Citrus fruits Collard Greens Flaxseed oil Fortified dairy Fortified milk Green beans Kale Legumes Lima beans

Mango Nuts Oily fish (tuna, salmon, sardines) Okra Oysters Peas Poultry Red grapes Spinach Squash Strawberries Sweet and white potatoes Tomatoes Wheat germ Whole grain Yellow corn

Avoid foods that contain saturated fat and sugar.

Your recipe should benefit our audience of older Americans who are experiencing problems with vision or mental functioning and may need help following the recipe or shopping for ingredients.

The contest will run from September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015.  Three winners will be chosen by BrightFocus Foundation. Each winner will receive a $100 Amazon.com gift card and BrightFocus prize pack.