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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, Whenever I see fresh figs in the market, I just have to buy them. I've always liked dried figs, especially in Fig Newton-like cookies, but the fresh fruit is really something special. And with only 3 ingredients and 15 minutes, you can enjoy caramelized figs with balsamic vinegar for breakfast, dessert, or a delicious snack. I like them on pancakes, on toast with vegan cream cheese, and in yogurt parfaits. Plus they turn plain vanilla non-dairy ice cream into something really...
Hi Reader, If you’ve got cherry tomatoes, a can of white beans, and a few fresh ingredients, you’re just minutes away from a super flavorful summer salad. This cherry tomato and white bean salad is made with only 6 ingredients. No cooking required. It’s perfect for lunch, picnics, or an easy side dish. I love serving it with crusty bread or tossing it on top of greens. Get the recipe for Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad Love and Veggies, Amy
Hi Reader, I've been making hearts of palm ceviche on repeat lately. It's so refreshing in summer, and it doesn't require any cooking. Simply combine the ingredients in a bowl, toss, and eat. It's a perfect make-ahead dish for parties and potlucks too. Get the recipe for Hearts of Palm Ceviche Love and Veggies, Amy P.S. Don't want to use hearts of palm? Try my cauliflower ceviche instead.