Discover plant-forward vegan recipes with California roots and a splash of Mediterranean sunshine. Simple ingredients, seasonal favorites, and a place where ALL eaters are welcome.💙
🧠 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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Veggies Save The Day - Plant-Forward Vegan Recipes
Discover plant-forward vegan recipes with California roots and a splash of Mediterranean sunshine. Simple ingredients, seasonal favorites, and a place where ALL eaters are welcome.💙
Hi Reader, There’s something so satisfying about a salad that hits all the right notes. This vegan chickpea Waldorf salad is creamy, crunchy, tangy, and sweet with apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts tossed in a simple vegan yogurt dressing. It’s the kind of lunch that feels a little nostalgic, but still fresh enough for spring. Enjoy it on a bed of greens or dig in with a fork straight from the bowl. Get the recipe for Vegan Chickpea Waldorf Salad Love and Veggies, Amy
Hi Reader, Spring officially starts on Friday, and this lemon asparagus orzo with chickpeas is a delicious way to welcome the season. It’s bright, lemony, and made with just a handful of simple ingredients, including tender asparagus, canned chickpeas, and orzo. Everything cooks quickly, and the asparagus goes right into the pot with the pasta for easy cleanup. Get the recipe for Lemon Asparagus Orzo with Chickpeas Love and Veggies, Amy
Hi Reader, Ceviche was one of my favorite dishes back when I ate fish and seafood. These days, I still crave those bright, citrusy flavors, so I make plant-based versions instead. This vegan cauliflower ceviche is light, refreshing, and surprisingly satisfying. Lightly cooked cauliflower is tossed with lime juice, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro for a dish that’s full of fresh flavor. It comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect served with tortilla chips or tucked into...