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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, I’ve been making versions of this artichoke pasta salad for years, and it never gets old. The secret? The marinade from the jar of artichokes becomes the dressing. Toss in your favorite veggies, and you’ve got a quick, colorful salad that’s perfect for lunch, BBQs, or potlucks. Get the recipe for Veggie Artichoke Pasta Salad Love and Veggies, Amy P.S. If you make it, let me know what veggies you use in the comments! I love hearing your combos.
Hi Reader, Watermelon and tomatoes might sound like an odd couple, but trust me, this salad just works. Juicy, refreshing, and tossed with basil and a splash of balsamic, it’s the kind of side dish you’ll want to make all summer long. Reader Carol said, "Made this tonight and it was so easy and quick. What a surprisingly wonderful combination of flavors. So good! Will make this all summer long and I don’t think I will ever tire of it." Get the recipe for Watermelon Tomato Salad with Basil and...
Hi Reader, Have you spotted slender Japanese eggplant at the farmers market or growing in your garden? My Mediterranean-style eggplant and chickpea salad combines grilled or roasted eggplant with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, pine nuts, and a simple vinaigrette. It’s delicious as a light summer dinner or flavorful side dish. Get the recipe for Eggplant and Chickpea Salad And if you’re looking for more high-protein plant-based recipes, you can get this free eBook with 20 recipes for meals,...