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Brain-Healthy Greek Grilled Steak Salad
A recipe for luscious summertime fare using farm fresh ingredients, healthy fats and the outdoor grill. Brain-healthy AND keeps the kitchen cool!
Gluten-free and perfect for the Mediterranean, Paleo and Ketogenic dietary programs.
Prep time: 10 minutes (+ time to marinate)
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Dressing Ingredients:
¼ c. balsamic vinegar
½ c. extra virgin olive oil
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1 t. Dijon mustard
2 t. Italian seasoning
Sea salt and black pepper, to...
Hidden Barbecue Health Dangers
Goodness, hot-off-the-grill—especially those savory, crunchy, blackened bits along the edges.
But, those tasty grilled tidbits can actually contain hidden health dangers.
"No, say it ain't so!"
When food is cooked using dry high heat (like by grilling, broiling or frying) the sugars bind non-enzymatically with proteins to create glycotoxins or advanced glycation end products (AGEs). The AGEs accumulate in tissues and organs throughout the...
The BEST Way to Wash Produce -- And Protect Your Brain
Indulge all your senses and savor the sights, smells and tastes of colorful summer produce -- just be sure to wash it correctly first to protect your brain.
A large body of evidence links herbicide and insecticide exposure to an increased risk of neuogenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, ALS and Alzheimer's Disease.
Buying organically grown foods does reduce your exposure, but even organic farmers use some pesticides. Organic farmers are allowed by the USDA to use any of 25...
Brain-Healthy Summer Berry Peach Sangria
What a refreshing way to dementia-proof your brain! This adults-only summer drink includes the recommended red wine for brain health and is loaded with farm fresh antioxidants. The addition of sparkling water right before serving helps balance the sweetness.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: At least 4 hours
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
½ c. blueberries
1 c. strawberries, sliced
1 large orange, sliced*
1 medium ripe peach, sliced
2 c. dry red wine
1 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
2 c....
Green Tea May Lower Alzheimer's & Parkinson's Risk
Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have long been known to have powerful effects on the body.
Green tea can improve brain function, increase fat loss, lower the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, inhibit bacteria and viruses, improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels and many other impressive benefits.
And, it may also protect your aging brain.
Multiple studies show that green tea polyphenols can have protective effects on neurons...
Is Your Tap Water Aging You?
Drinking water is a key component of living an anti-aging lifestyle.
A healthy body and brain need water to function. Water plays a vital role in the way cells work and in removing dangerous toxins.
If you become dehydrated, normal body processes and brain cells just can't function. In the case of long-term dehydration, you can even age your body and your brain.
Are you drinking enough water?
The traditional rule of thumb is that you should...
Mushrooms May Improve Your Memory
Mushrooms may indeed be magical.
A new study, published in the 'Journal of Alzheimer's Disease,' suggests that adding grocery store mushrooms to your daily diet may protect your memory.
In a 6-year study with 600 adults over the age of 60, researchers found that two portions of mushrooms a day (two ¾ cup servings) lowered the risk of mild cognitive impairment by 50%.
According to the study, even one portion may have a positive effect on cognitive decline.
Since about half of all mild...
Ban "Franken-Foods' to Reduce Disease Risk
"Every bite you take is either feeding disease or fighting it."
Want to naturally reduce your risk of age-related chronic disease like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and dementia?
Then it's time to fuel your body with high-quality, clean, whole foods -- not manufactured 'franken-foods.'
Here's a simple rule from author Michael Pollan...
"Don't eat anything your Great-Grandmother wouldn't recognize as food."
Or, follow the wise words of Mark Hyman, MD...
"If nature made it, eat it. If man...
Dark Chocolate Can Improve Memory
Go ahead. Indulge!
Don't hide those candy wrappers anymore. Chocolate is now a superfood.
Two new studies at Loma Linda University looked at the impact of dark chocolate (70% cacao), in daily doses as small as a regular-sized chocolate bar, on neurological functions.
The flavonoids in cacao are extremely strong antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. The higher the concentration of cacao, the more positive the impact on cognition and memory.
Officially, the research showed that dark...
Eating Hot Peppers Might Add Years
For all you fans of hot and spicy.
Eating hot peppers may just help you to live longer.
Yep, really! In a study that looked at 16,000 Americans over a 19-year period, researchers found that eating hot red chili peppers lowered the chances of dying by 13%.
The key to the hot pepper is thought to be capsaicin, the chemical that gives the pepper its hot taste.
Capsaicin is known to stimulate cellular mechanisms against obesity, improve blood flow to the heart and keeps the gut's probiotic...
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Allison Knox Blankenship, MA, NBC-HWC, FMCHC
NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH - Sharing the latest news on how to embrace a neuroprotective lifestyle, improve brain health, and reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
