It’s that time of year when we reflect on our goals for the year ahead. Many of us resolve to eat healthier. If that’s one of your goals, I’m here to help. But I’m not going to call them “New Year’s” resolutions, because my tips will help you stick with your healthy eating goals ALL […]
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Whether you’re treating yourself or someone else this holiday season, if thriving is on your to-do list, I’ve curated a few of my favorite items to help you out including cookbooks, supplements, kitchen essentials, and a few more of my favorite things. Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may make a
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If you’re looking for EASY ways to cook healthier meals this fall, I’ve got one tip for you that may surprise you. In fact, I was recently interviewed by Shape magazine on this very topic. My #1 Tip for Low-Effort Healthy Cooking What I told Shape was to reconsider the oft overlooked microwave. Why the
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AMA Means Ask Me Anything! I love getting your questions about what to eat to keep the brain sharp. And in my experience, if one person asks a question, it usually means more people are wondering about it, too. So I thought I’d share my responses to some of the questions I get. If you
I recently talked to a journalist from RealSimple all about prunes. We talked about what prunes are, ways to enjoy them, and some of their top health benefits. They’re great for anyone looking for a bit of something naturally sweet, and they offer heart-healthy fiber and brain-healthy antioxidants. I’m expanding on a few of my
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A seasonal spotlight on a fall favorite: fresh figs. This post discusses brain-health benefits and meal ideas for enjoying figs.
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I’m sharing the top takeaways and practical tips from a recent healthy aging & brain health nutrition talk. Let me know if you try any of them!
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Life is about balance, and in a lot of ways, vacation is about restoring that balance. We all need time to recharge. Big picture, indulging a little on vacation is totally okay, as long as balance is restored. There are unique ways you can keep up with your healthy habits while on vacation so that
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This summer’s global heat wave means there’s a greater potential for dehydration, and excessive sweating means electrolyte losses. Electrolytes are essential for fundamental functions like the electrical signals needed for brain function, muscle contraction, and fluid balance. Important electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonates. Though many Americans fall short on two key
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Earlier today, I filmed a series of short educational videos about the role of nutrition for optimal brain health. We talked about cognitive aging, did some myth busting about what happens to the brain as we age, how to protect the brain with the fork, and more. Here are five tidbits from the sessions. Have
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I’ve hand-picked my favorite brain-healthy foods for the winter season. These are all items I keep in my kitchen and are getting regular use these days. The flavors and aromas they fill the house with are cozy and perfect for cooler temperatures. I hope you find these recommendations helpful. If you buy through my links
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