Good Mood Orange Foods

Good Mood Orange Foods

Pumpkin, carrots, sweet potato oh my! Boost your mood, feed your brain. Eat more orange foods, here’s why. Rich in magnesium essential for mental fitness and brain health This macromineral is required for the proper function of nerve and brain cells. It’s a vital...
Bean Salads that Beat Brain Fog

Bean Salads that Beat Brain Fog

Did you know that beans are loaded with brain-healthy nutrients? Essential minerals associated with preventing cognitive decline: iron (one of the most common nutritional deficiencies) calcium, potassium and magnesium that helps regulate important neurotransmitters,...
Fiber for Health’s Sake!

Fiber for Health’s Sake!

Summarized from my notes on fiber from the books Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman, MD and How to Not Die, by Michael Greger MD. Did you know that fiber is a critical nutrient? That people who eat the most high-fiber foods are the healthiest? Fiber aids our body in...
4 Brain Boosting Black Bean Meals

4 Brain Boosting Black Bean Meals

If you’re feeling low energy, foggy, or struggling with stubborn weight or mood swings, it may not be your willpower — it might be your blood sugar, your gut, or your brain asking for better nourishment. One of the simplest (and most budget-friendly) ways to support...
Week of Healthy Breakfast for December

Week of Healthy Breakfast for December

December is here, bringing in the most overindulgent, sugar-laden season of the year with overwhelming food temptations at every turn. How to manage healthy eating? For me it starts by doubling down on my breakfast plan, starting the day with a full tummy reduces the...