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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, Give green peppers the spotlight with my Mediterranean-inspired green pepper salad. It’s a delightful mix of crisp peppers, juicy tomatoes, briny green olives, and fresh parsley. Reader Jenna said, "Absolutely FANTASTIC! Added some chopped green onions, eliminated the oil since we are WFPBNO, and it is simply one of the best salads of the Summer!" Get the recipe for Green Pepper Salad with Tomatoes Love and Veggies, Amy
Hi Reader, Got zucchini? This simple pasta is the perfect way to use it. With just a few ingredients, you can have a fresh, flavorful dinner on the table in about 20 minutes. Thinly sliced zucchini is sauteed until tender, then tossed with spaghetti and a splash of pasta water for a silky finish. It’s light, satisfying, and naturally vegan. And it's super versatile. Several readers have shared how they made this recipe their own in the comments. Get the recipe for Spaghetti with Zucchini Love...
Hi Reader, I absolutely love cherry tomatoes. And while I use them in A LOT of recipes, one of my favorites is a simple, no-cook cherry tomato salsa. But it's not just for eating with tortilla chips and tacos. I love it on tofu scramble, roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, salad, and more. Get the recipe for Fresh Cherry Tomato Salsa Love and Veggies, Amy