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August 26, 2022
Blackberry Walnut Breakfast Crisp
Blackberries and walnuts are a powerful brain-healthy duo in this easy breakfast crisp. It comes out of the oven smelling like blackberry pie and...
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August 17, 2022
Chicken Miso Meatballs with Cherry Tomato Sauce and Zucchini Noodles
These chicken miso meatballs are light and tender, and just as flavorful as the ones I grew up with.Â
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July 2, 2022
Raspberry and Blueberry Almond Clafouti
This easy French dessert, a clafouti inspired by Julia Child, is dairy-free, very low in sugar, and packed with brain healthy berries and almonds.
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June 1, 2022
Summery Salmon Salad with Roasted Strawberry-Sumac Vinaigrette
I hope you’ll use this recipe as a blueprint for all your main dish salads this summer. Think: piles of leafy greens + berries +...
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May 25, 2022
Muhammara Dip with Crudité
This easy dip is both convenient and good for you, not to mention incredibly delicious. Roasted red peppers, walnuts, olive oil, and cilantro pack...
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May 2, 2022
Roasted Broccoli Quesadillas with Chile Cashew Queso
Packed with crispy roasted vegetables and oozing with an addictively delicious cashew chile sauce, these quesadillas are entirely plant-based. Believe me, no one will...
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April 1, 2022
Hibiscus Lime Sangria
With its vibrant color and festive vibe, this booze-free sangria is made from hibiscus, a flower with brain-boosting and anti-hypertensive properties.
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April 1, 2022
Citrus Season Salad
This is the salad to make when citrus fruits are in season. The crunchy cacao nib, nut, and hemp seed topping takes it to...
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March 30, 2022
Grilled Chicken and Asparagus with Harissa Yogurt Sauce
This veg-forward grilled chicken dinner can be prepared almost entirely on the grill. The zippy harissa-spiked yogurt becomes both marinade and irresistable dipping sauce.
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March 1, 2022
Wild Blueberry Polenta Crisp
This fresh, summery dessert featuring wild blueberries can be made year round with brain-healthy pantry staples. Â
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March 1, 2022
Sardinian Lentil Soup with Lots of Herbs
This extra-herbacious soup from the heart of Sardinia combines beans, greens, vegetables, and chewy bits of whole grain pasta.
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January 5, 2022
Why it’s worth trying Dry January in 2022
Your brain will enjoy a break from booze, but are there long term benefits, too?
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January 5, 2022
The Ruby Red
This ruby red alcohol-free drink is delightfully sweet and tart, thanks to the zero calorie monk fruit syrup.
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January 5, 2022
Spiced Apple Mocktail
This grown-up version of sparkling cider has a surprising depth of flavor for a non-alcholic drink, thanks to the apple cider vinegar.
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January 5, 2022
Kombucha Berry Fizz
This booze-free drink is refreshing and delicious, not to mention packed with brain-boosting kombucha, pomegranate, and blackberries.
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December 22, 2021
Almond-Oat Nog
This dairy-free nog is just as creamy and festive as the egg nog I grew up with, yet provides all brain-healthy ingredients.
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December 3, 2021
Double Chocolate and Pistachio Biscotti
A few strategic brain-healthy twists make these cheery biscotti a chocolate indulgence that's actually good for you.
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December 3, 2021
3 Brain Healthy Upgrades for Your Holiday Cookies
Most cookie recipes can benefit from a little tinkering in the name of brain health. As an added bonus, these ingredient swaps boost deliciousness,...
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November 20, 2021
The Procrastinator's Guide to a Brain-Healthy Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, infuse your menu with these last-minute, brain-healthy choices that are as festive as they are good for you.
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November 19, 2021
Mushroom and Delicata Squash Soup with Farro
This brothy yet hearty soup is a comforting way to enjoy mushrooms, a key component of your brain-protective diet.
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August 31, 2021
Better-For-You Eggplant Parm
This lighter, brain-healthier version of the classic Italian-American dish skips most of the cheese, letting the delicate eggplant flavor shine.
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August 1, 2021
A Better Brain in 12 Minutes a Day: Kirtan Kriya, a chanting yoga meditation
Meditation, we know, is good for the brain. Now the ancient practice of Kirtan Kriya is proven not only to reduce stress, but to...
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June 30, 2021
Turkey Parm Burgers
These better-for-you burgers pack in brain health superstar ingredients and umami flavors. They are light and juicy, too, thanks to grated zucchini and a...
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April 11, 2021
Quinoa Chia Seed Pudding with Grapefruit and Pomegranate
Make these creamy quinoa and chia seed puddings now and they'll be ready for you as a grab-and-go breakfast, post-workout snack, or pretty dessert...
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March 11, 2021
5 Ways to Sleep Better and Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Poor quality sleep is linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Figure out what's wrong with your sleep, and how to fix it,...
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February 1, 2021
Top Brain Health Stories of 2020: What we learned about racial disparity in Alzheimer's, flavonols, and how fish protects the brain from pollution
Three of the year's most impactful studies with my real-life takeaways for optimizing your brain health.
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December 4, 2020
Aspen Brain Institute: Eat Your Way to Good Brain Health
My interview with ThePuristOnline about the first-ever Brain-Healthy Cooking Series and how we curated the top minds in brain health to cook with us.
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November 25, 2020
Cranberry Sauce 3 Ways
If you are a fan of cranberry sauce like I am, then it’s a great time to make a batch of sauce with...
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November 24, 2020
Cranberry Chutney
Jalapeño gives this chutney a good dose of spice, along with capsaicin, a potent antioxidant for the brain.
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November 24, 2020
Chai-Spiced Cranberry Apple Compote
This cranberry compote is fragrant with cardamom and ginger and gets a kick from freshly ground black pepper. A cup of chai tea jumpstarts...
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November 24, 2020
Mom's Classic Cranberry Sauce
This is my Mom's classic cranberry sauce, adapted with brain-healthy ingredients, like fresh orange juice and maple syrup instead of refined white sugar.
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November 7, 2020
Pumpkin Blueberry Muffins
This better-for-you blueberry muffin is low in sugar, rich in fiber, and brimming with juicy blueberries.
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July 2, 2020
Dried Fig and Olive Tapenade
Everyone knows that olive oil is good for the brain, but olives themselves don't get enough credit. Brimming with polyphenols and oleocanthal, olives star...
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June 7, 2020
Crispy Tahini Rice Bars
More savory than sweet, think of these as Rice Krispie treats for grown-ups: better-for-you bars that are both crispy and chewy, packed with tahini,...
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May 23, 2020
Citrusy Cod Packets with Zucchini and Quinoa
Cooking in parchment makes for a tender cod entree infused with citrus flavors, served in its own envelope, with no dishes to clean.
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May 15, 2020
Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with a Creamy Red Pepper Sauce
These cauliflower tacos are everything a taco should be: crispy and creamy, fresh and crunchy, with layers of flavor and a spicy kick. And,...
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May 10, 2020
Creamy Red Pepper Sauce
I created this creamy red pepper sauce from pantry ingredients to top my favorite brain-healthy tacos: Crispy Cauliflower Tacos. Having extra sauce on hand...
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May 1, 2020
How to Grill Foods to Maximize Flavor and Minimize Harmful AGEs
It's not just what you grill that matters, it's how you grill it. Grill smarter to minimize AGEs known to be harmful to the...
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April 30, 2020
Warm Cabbage Wedges with Creamy Toasted Walnut Dressing
When these wedges of cabbage roast in the oven drizzled in extra-virgin olive oil, they become soft and buttery on the inside and crispy...
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April 29, 2020
This Crumbly Walnut Topping Tastes Like Parmesan Cheese
My walnut "parm" isn't just for vegans; it's for everyone to love.
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April 23, 2020
Blueberry Banana Hemp Muffins
These better-for-you blueberry muffins don't taste "healthy", but are low in sugar, rich in fiber, and just brimming with jammy blueberries.
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April 19, 2020
The Caregiver Recipe Series: Easy meals made with ingredients to nourish and protect
This collection of crave-worthy recipes feature brain-health superstar ingredients but don't require much time or effort. Created for caregivers, or anyone crunched for time.
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April 13, 2020
The 8 Brain-Healthy Pantry Staples Making Life More Delicious Right Now
These are the MVPs of my pantry. Besides being versatile, practical, and brain-healthy, each of these foods gives me an emotional boost.
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April 11, 2020
One-Skillet Huevos
This riff on Huevos Rancheros makes good use of brain-healthy pantry staples (like beans, nut milk and salsa), cooks up in under 20 minutes, and...
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April 1, 2020
Top 5 Things to Do to Boost Your Immune System and Your Mood
Mental wellness and a resilient immune system go hand in hand. Here's what to eat, cook, and do to stay strong.
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March 31, 2020
Why You Should Be Making Your Own Nut Milk
Making nut milk at home is easy. Really! Plus, it's a brain-healthier alternative to processed nut milks, with all their added sugars, stabilizers, and...
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March 24, 2020
White Chicken Chili with Hatch Chiles and Black Beans
Pantry to bowl in under an hour, this creamy chicken chili relies on staples you probably already have, such as canned chiles and black...
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March 15, 2020
The Novel Coronavirus: How I am self-quarantining, cooking, cleaning, and staying sane
How to support your immune system, family, friends, and your mental health during the COVID-19 crisis.
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March 15, 2020
Five Key Takeaways from Dr. Drew Ramsey on How To Nourish Your Mental Health
Nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey shares the latest science of how food impacts your mental health. Read my 5 takeaways from his talks and our...
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March 15, 2020
Nutty Cacao Brain Bars
These no-bake bars from Dr. Drew Ramsey fit my criteria for a great treat: easy, tasty, and packed with brain-healthy ingredients. I especially love...
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March 10, 2020
A Brain Health Q&A with Dr. Lisa Mosconi, Author of The XX Brain
Dr. Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist, Alzheimer's researcher, and expert on neuro-nutrition. We discuss her new book about women's brains—The XX Brain—and...
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February 27, 2020
Pasta e Fagioli
Think of this recipe for weeknight pasta e fagioli as a template for a nourishing one-pot meal. My version packs in a long list...
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February 21, 2020
Roasted Caprese with Shrimp, Avocado, and Feta
This summery Italian classic caprese salad gets upgraded to a satisfying, cold-weather meal with the brain-friendly addition of avocado and shrimp.
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February 12, 2020
Brown Rice Pudding with Roasted Oranges and Chocolate
The combination of brown rice, roasted oranges, and dark chocolate make this brain-healthier take on traditional rice pudding especially delicious.
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February 5, 2020
Top Brain Health Stories of 2019: What we learned about women's brains, pollution, and the role of precision medicine
What did we learn about women's brains in 2019? How does breathing polluted air impact dementia risk? What's the latest on carriers of the APOE4...
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January 31, 2020
Top Brain Health Stories of 2019: What we learned about alcohol, exercise, and sleep
Is it still okay to enjoy a glass of red wine occasionally? How much should we sleep? Does taking sleep medication increase the risk...
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January 29, 2020
Lemony Cashew Ricotta
Once I learned how easy it is to make ricotta "cheese" from cashews, I always have a batch of this Lemony Cashew Ricotta stashed...
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January 28, 2020
The Bright Boost of Turmeric: Cooking with this anti-inflammatory spice
My enthusiasm for cooking with turmeric runs deep. In this article I wrote for Teton Family Magazine, I review the science (is turmeric really...
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January 26, 2020
Top Brain Health Stories of 2019: What we learned about food, supplements, and intermittent fasting
What we learned in 2019 about what to eat, how to eat, which supplements to avoid, and which supplements to consider for brain health now...
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January 17, 2020
Cinnamon-Spiced Farro Breakfast Bowl with Hazelnuts, Honey, and Berries
Farro for breakfast? Chewy, hearty, nutty, whole-grain farro has edged out oats as my breakfast grain of choice. It's tossed with cinnamon while warm,...
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January 13, 2020
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apple, and Greens Salad
This modern take on the classic Waldorf salad keeps the brain healthy superstar ingredients of apple, currants, and walnuts, all dressed in a lighter...
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January 11, 2020
Apple Tahini Tart with a Maple Oat Crust
The crust for this tart is packed with brain healthy ingredients, and it's easy — no rolling or shaping required. Even if you don’t...
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January 6, 2020
Whole Grain Penne with Creamy Squash and Sesame
This rustic pasta dish from Tuscany features whole grain pasta, squash cooked two ways, and a satisfying sprinkle of black and white sesame seeds.
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January 3, 2020
Broccoli Soup with Sumac and Crispy Broccoli
Brain-healthy spices brighten up this simple broccoli soup that becomes creamy with a quick spin in the blender. Don't skip the toppings—crispy broccoli...
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December 30, 2019
A Better-For-You Chocolate Chunk Cookie
This decadent little chocolate chunk cookie, with its crispy crags and chewy center, packs in brain-healthy ingredients, is gluten-free, and made with olive oil...
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December 28, 2019
Garlicky Mushroom and Swiss Chard Manicotti
This manicotti has all of the big, comforting flavor of my Nonna's recipe, yet with several brain-healthy ingredients swaps — cashew ricotta, Swiss chard, mushrooms,...
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December 23, 2019
Flourless Chocolate and Blood Orange Cake
The most fun part of this recipe is that it starts by boiling a whole blood orange in a small pot. As it cooks...
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December 21, 2019
Spiced Nuts with Turmeric and Garam Masala
When you buy nuts raw and roast them yourself, they retain more nutrients, taste fresher, and are better for your brain. Here, spice up...
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December 20, 2019
Keeping your brain healthy throughout the holidays
Don't neglect taking care of your brain over the holidays. My 7 strategies are based on the latest science.
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December 11, 2019
Pomegranate Negroni
An alcohol-free Negroni that lives up to the classic bittersweet drink of Rome? Yes, thanks to a combination of pomegranate juice, cherry concentrate (both...
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December 2, 2019
Kale Salad with Persimmons and Spiced Walnuts
This beautiful kale salad pairs bitter greens, honey-flavored persimmons and a sweet and salty topping of spiced walnuts.
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November 27, 2019
Brain Health in the News: November Edition
This month I traveled to Los Angeles for Maria Shriver's Move for Minds event and to Palo Alto, CA to speak and teach cooking...
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October 31, 2019
Dark Chocolate Granola with Cacao Nibs
This version of my Maple Syrup and Olive Oil Granola is for chocolate lovers. It's packed with 3 types of flavanol-rich chocolate and cooks up...
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October 1, 2019
Portobello Bacon
Slices of Portobello mushrooms get a bacon-inspired treatment here with a slightly sweet and salty marinade. Mushrooms possess neuroprotective antioxidants important for fending off...
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September 7, 2019
Green Tea Miso Soup with Mustard Greens
Can soy foods be part of a brain-healthy diet? This hearty miso soup, made with fermented miso paste, is what dementia-free centenarians In Okinawa,...
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August 13, 2019
Mixed Berry Polenta Crisp
This not-too-sweet berry crisp uses any berries you happen to have on hand. Polenta, almond flour, and olive oil makes a savory and crunchy...
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July 29, 2019
Breakfast Salad with Tamari-Sauced Eggs
A breakfast salad doesn't really require a recipe, just a gentle reminder that you can — and should — eat leafy greens for breakfast.
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July 29, 2019
Tahini-Swirled Brownie Bites
Made with extra virgin olive oil, tahini, almond flour, and natural cacao powder, these brownie bites taste rich and decadent, but are packed with...
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July 29, 2019
Farmers Market Veggie Tagine
This veggie tagine is inspired by Paula Wolfert, the culinary legend who introduced Mediterranean food to America. Wolfert has Alzheimer's disease, and is actively...
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July 16, 2019
Eggplant Rollatini with Creamy Chard Ricotta
This lightened-up version of my family's Sicilian-American classic dish is packed with leafy greens and a lemony cashew ricotta.
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July 7, 2019
Summer Vegetable Tian
This rustic French dish couldn't be simpler. Paper-thin slices of vegetables are arranged in a circular pattern and roasted with olive oil, garlic, and...
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July 7, 2019
5 Reasons Why I Bike For Minds
I sailed through the finish line at Bike For Minds with tired legs and a full heart. Here's 5 of the reasons why I got...
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July 4, 2019
Spicy Salmon Summer Salad
From the creator of the MIND diet, this one-dish salad topped with gently roasted salmon is my new summer go-to dish.
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July 2, 2019
Rustic Marmalade Cake
This rustic olive oil and marmalade cake reminds me of those served for breakfast in Italy— fragrant with fruity olive oil, dense with almonds,...
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June 26, 2019
Cooking for the MIND with Dr. Martha Clare Morris
For this very special cooking class in honor of MIND diet researcher Dr. Martha Clare Morris, we feasted on dishes made from the 10 brain...
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June 19, 2019
Lemony Blueberry Chia Seed Tart
This lemony blueberry chia seed tart is everything I love about cooking for brain health. It's packed with berries, high fiber sweetness (hello dates!),...
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June 7, 2019
Cilantro Chutney
Make a double batch of this vibrant green sauce made with cilantro, chilies and turmeric. Soon you will want to spoon it on top...
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June 7, 2019
Citrusy Salmon Packets with Zoodles and Cilantro Chutney
These salmon packets are a complete brain healthy meal all in a handy parchment envelope. They come together quickly, can be made ahead of...
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May 27, 2019
Pan-Fried Carrots and Asparagus with Dukkah
Have you tried dukkah? This nut and seed mix is easy to make, and adds sesame-spiked flavor and crunch to this pan-fry of asparagus...
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May 5, 2019
Cacao Tahini Date Balls
The combination of chocolate and tahini make these 2-bite, not-too-sweet energy balls my new favorite treat. They are packed with brain-healthy ingredients and take...
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April 22, 2019
Baking Done Better: Crave-worthy desserts using whole food swaps
When I set out to revamp my old family recipes with whole food ingredients, I stumbled upon a delightful secret. Not only do healthy...
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April 20, 2019
Za'atar Spiced Pecans
Roasting pecans with the Mediterranean spice blend za'atar makes for an addictingly good snack, brain health approved.
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April 8, 2019
Pasta Cauliflower Alfredo
This brain healthy version of Pasta Alfredo is even tastier than the butter- and cream-laden old school recipe. Steamed cauliflower blends in to a...
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March 9, 2019
Pumpkin Polenta
I set out to make a brain healthier version of my favorite homestyle creamy polenta. With each healthful ingredient swap I made, the polenta...
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March 3, 2019
Vanilla Almond Milk
All you need to make fresh, homemade almond milk is a blender, almonds, water and salt, a nut milk bag, and a little bit...
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March 2, 2019
Warm Kale Blackberry Salad
Are you ready for a fresh take on kale salad? This warm salad is bright and satisfying, with crunchy pistachios, tart blackberries, and delicate...
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February 10, 2019
Meditation Tips for Busy People with Dr. Sian Cotton
Too busy to meditate? Dr. Sian Cotton shares her meditation tips for cultivating a practice that sticks.
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February 8, 2019
Shrimp, Tomato, and Chickpea Stew
Brain healthy chickpeas and shrimp simmer in a garlicky tomato sauce for this hearty, satisfying stew. It comes together in under half an hour,...
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January 22, 2019
Power Bowls: One-bowl meals to fuel summer adventures
A bowl provides the perfect vessel for presenting a meal that's healthy and sustaining, yet simple and undemanding. Food just tastes better when it...
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December 22, 2018
Fending Off Alzheimer's with Food: Women who drive the movement to cook for brain health
Women are not only at the epicenter of the Alzheimer's crisis, they are leading the movement to figure out how best to protect people...
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September 13, 2018
Almond Butter Baked Apples
Baked apples for breakfast? Yes! This cozy, make-ahead breakfast baked apple is stuffed with almond butter, dates, and ginger.
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September 5, 2018
How to Put Up a Freezerful of Summer Berries
Keep that summer berry vibe going all winter by putting up a freezerful of berries.
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September 3, 2018
Peach Sorbet with Smashed Berries
What to do with ripe peaches besides eating them over the sink? Freeze them! Then make this easy, low-tech peach sorbet. Top with ready-to-burst...
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August 17, 2018
5 Takeaways from Hike For Minds Jackson Hole
Who I met and what I learned from the Hike For Minds hikers touched by Alzheimer's.
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June 30, 2018
Vanilla Bean Cashew Cream
Just in time for summer berries, make this easy, addictive, dairy-free cashew cream with just 5 ingredients and a blender.
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June 21, 2018
3 Salad Dressings to Know by Heart and Make All Summer
Is cooking by heart good for the brain? Flex your brain's memory muscle and shake up your salad game this summer.
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June 19, 2018
Manage Your Memory with Dr. Andrew Budson
Meet neurologist and memory expert Dr. Andrew Budson and enter to win his new book Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's...
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June 18, 2018
Roasted Broccoli Salad with Avocado and Tahini
Your new favorite super easy salad stars 3 key brain healthy foods: broccoli, avocado and tahini.
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June 15, 2018
Cauliflower Couscous with Turmeric, Blueberries and Apple
When cauliflower is crumbled into couscous, it cooks up quickly and takes well to turmeric spice and dried blueberries.
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May 30, 2018
How I'm using 5 brain healthy tips from Move For Minds™ every day
This June, don't miss Move For Minds, Maria Shriver's event to raise awareness and funding for women-based Alzheimer's research. Take a look back at...
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April 3, 2018
Talking Brain Food and Cooking Techniques with Laura Morris, Co-Author of Diet For The Mind + Book Giveaway
Book giveaway: Enter to win Diet for the MIND, this month's Brain Health Kitchen Book Club pick. Meet co-author Laura Morris as we talk...
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April 3, 2018
Sautéed Broccolini with Lemony Brazil Nuts from Diet for the MIND
Cooking with a wide variety of nuts is a great way to eat more brain healthy foods. This lemony topping for broccolini features Brazil...
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April 3, 2018
Quinoa Chickpea Patties from Diet for the MIND
Say good-bye to boring veggie burgers. These Quinoa Chickpea Patties, created by Laura Morris, co-author of Diet for the MIND, are as crave-worthy as...
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April 1, 2018
What To Eat and Drink For a Good Night's Sleep
Does your diet promote good sleep? Or are you consuming too many sleep-disrupting foods? Let's check out the latest science of what to eat...
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March 30, 2018
Avocado Kale Caesar Salad with Sweet Potato Fries
Avocado + Kale + Caesar Salad is a winning combination packed with brain healthy ingredients. Topping this salad with sweet potato fries definitely takes it over...
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March 28, 2018
Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Mayo
These Sweet Potato Fries are crispy, sweet, salty, spicy, easy, and fun to make. Avocado Mayo? It's a more delicious and brain healthy upgrade...
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February 28, 2018
Cashew Coffee: My Favorite Creamy Coffee Drink (That Contains No Cream)
Cashew Coffee is an irresistibly rich and creamy coffee drink (without added cream or sugar.)
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February 19, 2018
Garden Zoodles with Creamy Kale Sauce
When kale is quickly blanched in boiling water and whizzed in a blender with cashews, it transforms into the most creamy, luscious sauce.
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February 2, 2018
Dementia-Proof Your Brain 2018: Resolutions for brain health we can actually keep
Want to cultivate a more resilient, dementia-proof brain by the end of 2018? Join my year-long resolution to adopt one brain healthy habit each month.
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January 28, 2018
Talking food and science on the Evolving Past Alzheimer's podcast
I have learned so much from Dr. Nate Bergman's Evolving Past Alzheimer's podcast. So when he asked me to be on the show, I...
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January 22, 2018
Dementia-Proof Your Brain: Tips from Brain Works Boot Camp in Jackson Hole
Take your brain back to school with these real-life tips from the Brain Works Boot Camp in Jackson Hole.
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December 27, 2017
Talking Healthy Brain on the EatMoveLive52 Podcast
I had the best time talking to health coaches Galina and Roland Denzel about my favorite topic: eating your way to a healthy brain....
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December 5, 2017
Brain Healthy Cooking in Tuscany: New recipes from Sempre Sano
I took my brain healthy recipes to Sempre Sano and they got an Italian accent. Plus the 5 techniques I learned from Chef Giancarla at...
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December 4, 2017
Socca Pizza with Basil Cashew Cream, Tomatoes and Arugula
Our old friend socca — savory chickpea pancakes — gets topped with your new favorite sauce, a basil cashew cream, and turned into a Tuscan pizza.
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December 4, 2017
Tuscan Cannellini Bean Soup
Made with pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand, this cannellini bean soup from Tuscany is so fast and simple yet deeply satisfying....
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September 8, 2017
How to Talk to a Person with Alzheimer's: The Fine Art of Redirection
10 real-life tips for talking to a person with Alzheimer's that redirects conversation and breaks through the repetitive loop.
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September 5, 2017
5 Reasons Why Forbidden Rice is my Favorite Brain-Healthy Grain
Hint: Forbidden rice, aka black rice, packs in even more anthocyanins than blueberries. And, it cooks up fragrant, chewy, nutty and delicious every time.
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September 4, 2017
Forbidden Rice Breakfast Puddings
These make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast puddings are perfect for Back To School. Good for your kids' brains, great for your morning sanity.
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July 30, 2017
Huckleberry Chia Seed Jam
Huckleberries are powerful brain food. Turn your wild berries into a quick and easy jam thickened with chia seeds and sweetened with just a...
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July 30, 2017
How Eating Berries Can Add Years to Your Brain's Longevity
Berries are not only superstars for brain longevity, they can help keep your memory sharp now.
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July 24, 2017
Join me in Tuscany for Sempre Sano: a wellness retreat to celebrate a long, healthful life
Join me for a week of food, health, learning, music, meditation, exercise, wine and traipsing around the Tuscan countryside.
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July 2, 2017
The New and Improved Potluck: Brain Works alumni share their best dishes
As the table filled with all the colors of the rainbow, I couldn't help but be proud of my Brain Works cooking class students'...
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July 2, 2017
Paula Wolfert's Oven-Steamed Salmon
Perfectly cooked salmon that is juicy and moist is easy with this method by cookbook author and food luminary Paula Wolfert.
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July 1, 2017
Watermelon Juice with Honey and Salt
This simple watermelon juice provides brain-healthy lycopene to combat oxidative stress. Boosted with honey and salt, it is also provides electrolytes, making it a...
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June 26, 2017
Talking food and brain health with Dr. Martha Clare Morris, lead researcher of the MIND diet study
Brain Works Kitchen sits down with Dr. Martha Clare Morris of the MIND diet study to talk about what we know now about food...
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June 18, 2017
Cauliflower Bites with Roasted Lemon Salsa Verde
Introducing your new favorite salsa: roasted lemon salsa verde. Anchovies give it a huge punch of umami flavor and brain healthy omega-3s.
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June 12, 2017
How cookbook author Rebecca Katz translates science to the plate + giveaway of The Healthy Mind Cookbook
Join my conversation with Rebecca Katz — nutrition scientist, author, chef — and win a copy of her Healthy Mind Cookbook.
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June 11, 2017
Roasted Ginger Salmon with Pomegranate Olive Mint Salsa
When I paged through my copy of The Healthy Mind Cookbook by Rebecca Katz, I had to make this recipe first. Rebecca's technique roasts...
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June 1, 2017
Zoodles with Almond Butter Sesame Sauce
These noodles are actually vegetables. Slathered with a spicy almond butter sauce, it's a more delcious and brain-healthy riff on cold peanut noodles.
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May 25, 2017
Moroccan Forbidden Rice Salad
Say good-bye to boring grain salads. This one, made with brain healthy Forbidden Rice, is intensively flavorful and ready to be riffed on.
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May 24, 2017
Turmeric Ginger Bone Broth
Turmeric and ginger root amp up the brain healthy factor in this essential recipe for bone broth, perfect for making Pho Bo.
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May 18, 2017
MIND diet describes 10 brain-healthy food groups
What are the best foods for our brains? Let's take a look at the MIND diet study's 10 brain-healthy food groups.
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April 28, 2017
The Science Behind Alzheimer's Prevention in the Brain Health Kitchen
The scientific study of Alzheimer's disease is undergoing rapid and profound change. Focus is now on preventing cognitive decline and halting progression of early...
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April 27, 2017
How a Brain Health Kitchen Cooking Class Teaches Alzheimer's Prevention
Cooking good-for-your-brain recipes from scratch is an empowering way to combat Alzheimer’s disease. Every Brain Health cooking class gets us into the kitchen...
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April 26, 2017
Socca Chickpea Pancakes
Socca are pancakes made from chickpea flour: savory, brain healthy, versatile and addictingly delicious little crépes that taste like hummus.
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April 25, 2017
FDA Approves Direct to Consumer Genetic Test for Alzheimer's
Is testing for Alzheimer's disease as easy as spitting in a cup? What to know before getting a direct to consumer ApoE4 genetic test.
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April 25, 2017
Does Diet Soda Increase Dementia Risk? New Study says Yes, and Stroke Too.
Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine have found a correlation between drinking artificially sweetened beverages and the risks of both dementia and...
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April 17, 2017
Five Food Groups to Avoid to Keep Your Brain Healthy
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April 13, 2017
Brain Works Granola That's Good For Your Brain
Let's ditch the sugary, processed granola products. It's easy to make granola at home with brain healthy ingredients that bring out the inherent deliciousness...
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March 1, 2017
Essential Homemade Hummus
There are a few easy secrets to making the creamiest, most addictive hummus from scratch, our favorite brain healthy snack.
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February 28, 2017
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
This chocolate pudding is so creamy, satisfying and packed with the healthy monounsaturated fat of avocados. Cocoa powder makes it deeply chocolatey, but also...
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February 27, 2017
What To Eat to Fend Off Alzheimer's
What we eat impacts how the brain ages. These 10 food groups have been proven to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's by more than half.
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February 11, 2017
Your 10 Most FAQs About Brain Healthy Food, Answered
Your most Frequently Asked Questions about brain healthy food, answered.
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