Scientists Reveal a Healthier Way to Cook Broccoli – But There's a Catch

In recent years, broccoli has gained a reputation as an excellent vegetable due to its high levels of a particularly beneficial compound called sulforaphane. With some early-stage studies showing how this compound plays a role in blood sugar control and potentially even has anti-cancer benefits, it’s no wonder that broccoli pills are on the rise. However, a 2011 study showed that eating the whole…

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Mediterranean Bean Soup Recipe With Tomato Pesto

This is my new favorite soup!  This Mediterranean three bean soup recipe is one power-packed vegetarian and gluten free dinner to feed a hungry crowd! And if you ever thought beans are boring, this delicious, cozy soup, finished with a bold tomato pesto will blow your mind! Extra virgin olive oil 1 Large russet potato peeled, diced into small cubes 1 medium yellow onion chopped 1 15- oz can…

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A Harvard Nutritionist and a Neuroscientist Agree This is the No. ONE Food for a Healthy Brain

What you eat can, and does, impact the function of your brain, including your ability to ward off Alzheimer’s disease and there are certain foods — like sunflower seeds and whole grains — that provide greater benefits. There is one food in particular that Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard nutritionist, and Lisa Genova, a Harvard-trained neuroscientist, say is the key to a healthy brain: Green leafy…

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Want A Healthier Brain Over 40? Sip On These 5 Beverages Every Day For Sharper Memory & Cognitive Function

As we age, maintaining cognitive function and memory becomes increasingly important. There are several healthy habits you can incorporate into your daily routine in order to preserve your brain health—and one of the best things you can do is prioritize a heart-healthy diet. Fortunately, incorporating certain beverages into your daily routine can support brain health and fend off age-related…

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My Skin Care Routine for Mature Skin

AM PM Cleanse or Water DBL Cleanse if wearing makeup MILD Toner w/ Lactic Acid The Ordinary 2% Retinol Serum in Squalane Glycolic → Mon/Thur SKIP Niacinamide Exfoliate Stronger Toner, BHA or Lactic Acid 12% Serums;  (Pick 3 each day)  ↓ Vitamin C- Sun/T/Th Peptides- M/W/F Ferulic Acid Niacinamide Alpha Albutrin Eyes; hyaluronic Acid Moistener Then mild Retinol Moisturizer with Vitamin…

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Cleansing Balm (also great balm or moisturizer)

2 tablespoons shea butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil 4 cocoa butter disks (about 1 T solid cocoa butter) 1 teaspoon calendula or chamomile oil 5 drops geranium essential oil 5 drops frankincense essential oil 5 drops bergamot essential oil Empty glass jar with lid. Place shea butter, coconut oil and cocoa butter disks in a glass bowl.  Place over double boiler and melt. Stir until melted. Repeat…

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Moisturizing Toner

1 cup distilled water made with strong green tea (I use matcha) or 1 cup distilled water with green tea extract 3 Tablespoons fresh aloe gel 1/3 teaspoon Hyaluronic acid few drops of glycerin 1/3 teaspoon red sea algae 1/3 teaspoon mild lactic acid 1/3 teaspoon Germall+ Blend all ingredients except Germall and blend well, I use my Nutiibullet but a blender works also.  Then add the Germall and…

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Maple Mustard Tempeh Sweet Potato Bowl

Maple Mustard Tempeh Bowls The Maple-Mustard Dressing: 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup stone ground mustard 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce 2–3 tablespoons olive oil The Bowl Stuff: 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 blocks tempeh, cubed 3–4 cups kale, cut into small pieces 1 avocado Other toppings / add-ins: crispy onions, pecans, apples, dried cranberries Make the dressing and marinate tempeh: Preheat…

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Why Exercise Has Little Effect On Weight Loss

What Effect Does Exercise have on Obesity and Weight Loss? I had someone tell me today that he works out two hours a day, is incredibly strong (I guess so!) and cannot lose weight. He showed me the “healthy” snack he had with him; a granola crunch bar. I read the ingredients. Rice flour, oat flour, fructose. So far we are at all carbs. Next comes soy oil. Yuck. And about 20 more ingredients from…

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What are the Benefits of Eating Salads?

As you can see, fitting healthy salads into your diet provides a variety of benefits. Not only are the packed full of healthy nutrients, but they can also help you feel full, give your body better access to vitamins and minerals, assist you with weight loss, and even keep you cool. 1. Healthy Salads Help You Get Enough Fruits and Vegetables Some people struggle when it comes to eating enough…

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The Most ‘underrated’ Nutrient 90% of Americans are Lacking—it ‘Boosts Brain Health

Choline is an essential nutrient, which means that it isn’t adequately produced by the body. Your liver makes small amounts, and the rest is typically supplied from food. We need choline because it helps support and regulate major body functions, mood, muscle control and nervous system functions, and boosts brain health. How much choline should you be getting? Personal choline needs will vary…

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Potato Lover’s Salad

This recipe, with a few tweaks of mine, was first published in Fit for Life by Marilyn Diamond in 1989. It has remained one of my favorite recipes ever since. It is made with Almond Mayonnaise, a low oil mayo that is very healthy as it contains lots of almonds. 1 1/2    pounds  red potatoes — quartered 1/2      head  iceberg lettuce — diced, large 1/2      head  broccoli flowerets 1 1/2  …

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Eating Prunes Every Day May Be Good for Your Heart

By Stephanie Brown Prunes, or dried plums, are a fiber-rich fruit that helps with bowel movement.1 But some emerging research suggests prunes might offer more than constipation relief. Eating prunes every day can improve cholesterol levels while reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, according to two new studies presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s flagship conference in…

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Scientists Say Eating Strawberries Could Help Keep Your Brain Sharp

Berries are an incredibly nutrient-dense food, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Previous research has shown promising health benefits of strawberries, citing their anti-inflammatory properties. A new study suggests that eating the equivalent of two cups of fresh strawberries daily may promote brain function and even lower blood pressure. Packed with fiber and antioxidants,…

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Crab, Mango and Cucumber Salad with Mango Coulis

This is a favorite of mine. You can also serve it in an avocado half. The full recipe of mango Cooley makes more than you need but I love to add cumin, garlic and smoked paprika add it over salmon when I cook it. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 ripe mango, peeled and cut into a small dice 1/8 cup water 1 teaspoon lime zest 1/8 cup lime juice salt and pepper Heat the olive oil in a small pan…

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Changes in Human Microbiome Precede Alzheimer’s Cognitive Declines

Eat plenty of greens, raw foods, salads Never eat a cooked food without having raw food (salad, fruit) with it because the enzymes in raw food are crucial for gut health Stop, or greatly reduce, your intake of processed foods Avoid alcohol on a daily basis Probiotics DO NOT replace raw food, they are not effective In people with Alzheimer’s disease, the underlying changes in the brain associated…

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