Are you sometimes at work or at home and feel like you need to eat something sweet? Many times we just crave something sweet and we then satisfy this craving by buying some unhealthy snack in a vending machine nearby. But that stuff is just highly processed food containing refined sugar, refined oils, and artificial […]
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You have probably already heard of the multiple benefits of meditation. Several studies show that meditating regularly can improve many aspects of our health, from our brain to our immune system. However, some people find that just sitting in silence and focusing on our breath is not easy. Our monkey mind seems to take
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This seasonal fall salad is delicious, plus is high in antioxidants and other disease-fighting nutrients. You have probably already heard the phrase “eat the rainbow”, which means eating foods of several colors. Why? Because different colors mean different phytonutrients. As a general rule, the more intense the color, the better. It means this veggie/fruit
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Our food choices have a huge effect on our mood and emotions. One good example of this food-mood connection is the link between sugar consumption and mood disorders, including depression. Studies show that eating too many refined carbohydrates may increase our risk for depression and several other chronic diseases. Below I will go a
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Today, I would like to share with you an easy, practical, and nutritious lunch recipe that you could actually take in your lunch box anywhere you want: a quinoa and chickpea salad. It is quite suited for this season! It is rich in plant protein and many vitamins and phytonutrients that will help
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We have all heard that dark green leafy vegetables, like spinach, kale, collards, arugula, are super healthy. But did you know that they are especially healthy for your brain? Studies have found that eating greens daily can have a strong protective effect against cognitive decline. A prospective study published in the journal
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Is it possible to eat ice creams that are actually healthy? Absolutely! If you are an ice cream lover interested in healthy living, you need to give this healthy berry ice cream recipe a try! 🙂 This delicious & healthy berry ice cream takes only 5-10min to prepare! And one of the
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In my last post, I gave you a delicious and simple almond stuffed cacao dates recipe. Now, I am giving you another super simple, delicious, and brain-friendly recipe: carob almonds! Although cacao holds many health benefits likely due to its high flavonol content, the truth is that some people are intolerant to cacao.
I have today a very simple, super delicious, and very brain-friendly recipe for you: almond-stuffed cacao dates 😊 Why do I say that this is a brain-friendly recipe? First of all, because it doesn’t contain industrial sugar. Sugar has been shown to worsen cognitive function (1,2), increase the rates of depression (3,4),
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