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🧠 5 tips for keeping your brain healthy
Hi Reader,
One of the reasons why I'm so passionate about sharing easy vegan recipes is that by eating more plant-based, you help not only the animals and the environment, but your health as well.
And when it comes to my own health, one of my top concerns is brain health.
Because watching my mom suffer for years from a rare degenerative brain disease and passing away at the young age of 69 is something I think about every day.
Fortunately there are easy and fun steps we can all take to keep our brains healthy:
- Improve your diet: According to researchers at Harvard, good nutrition can help your mind as well as your body. And people who follow a plant-based Mediterranean diet are less likely to develop cognitive impairment and dementia. 🥕🍎🥬
- Get physical exercise: Physical exercise not only works your heart and muscles, it also improves your brain, according to Harvard researchers. And you don't have to train for a marathon or Ironman to benefit. You can simply go outside and walk, run, or ride your bike. 🚶♀️🚴♀️
- Get mental stimulation: Reading, taking courses, word and math puzzles, and arts and crafts all may help build new brain cells and prevent future loss. Try something new and see what you enjoy. 📚🎨
- Get enough sleep and take care of your mental health: And set boundaries for how much time you spend on social media. 😴🧘
- Watch the FREE Brain Breakthroughs Masterclass: Learn how you can slash your risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, and other dementias just by making simple lifestyle changes. Click the blue button below to register. ⬇️
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Fresh Vegan Recipes for Every Kind of Eater
Fresh, flavorful vegan recipes with California roots, Mediterranean sunshine, and simple ingredients every kind of eater can enjoy. Subscribe for seasonal favorites, easy meal ideas, and new recipes in your inbox.
Hi Reader, The next time you're in the mood for potato salad, skip the mayo and try Italian potato salad. It's made with tender yellow potatoes, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy red onions, fresh Italian parsley, and a simple vinaigrette that soaks right into the warm potatoes. You can serve it warm or cold as a side dish, or turn it into a meal with a few easy additions like chickpeas, white beans, green beans, or extra veggies. It's a fresh, flavorful change from traditional potato salad, and...
Hi Reader, This Mediterranean grilled corn salad is made with sweet charred corn, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, fresh basil, and a splash of balsamic. It’s a fresh change of pace from the corn salads made with cilantro, lime, and mayo. Serve it with your favorite summer meals, bring it to a potluck, or enjoy it as a light lunch when the weather is too hot for anything heavy. And if you don’t have fresh corn on the cob, frozen corn charred on the stove works great, too. Get the recipe for...
Hi Reader, This roasted chickpea ratatouille casserole is basically the best of summer produce all in one dish. It’s made with zucchini, eggplant, red bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and canned chickpeas, then baked together in one casserole dish. Serve it warm or at room temperature with crusty bread for mopping up the juices. Get the recipe for Roasted Chickpea Ratatouille Love and Veggies, Amy