Summer Brain Challenge ~ Day 4 ~ Eat For Your Mental Health

Dr. Perlmutter writes: “Pay attention to how you mentally feel after you’ve had an indulgent meal. That regret isn’t just sociological - processed and fried foods full of sugars and refined carbs can cause your mental health to suffer. If you’ve got an indulgent meal coming up this week, take note of how you feel after it.”

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For me, it’s been so long since I had an “indulgent meal” that I can’t really remember what I felt like mentally…but, I do know that my “brain fog” has lifted over the past year of not eating any processed foods!! Duh, probably why I can’t remember!! BTW, I literally threw everything in my pantry that was not “real food” into the garbage!

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Being petite, I’ve never had a weight issue, but more depression and mood. After getting off the “after cancer” medication, eating “real” food, hydrating myself and getting enough sleep, I’m slowly finding purpose again.

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Everything is connected…eating real food brings better health to every area of your life!

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Love your family and friends…4 legs or 2 legs!

In Health & Love~ 

 #DoLifeBetter 

 gtyyup

Summer Brain Challenge ~ Day 3 ~ Get those greens!

#SummerBrainChallenge ~ Day 3

Get those greens!
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And I LOVE my leafy greens! It can be just a side salad like this Strawberry & Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, or it can be a full lunch or dinner...stack on your favorite toppings...the more the better, right??!!

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Here's the easy recipe for today's photo:

Strawberry & Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

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1 bunch fresh organic baby spinach

1 cup sliced fresh organic strawberries

1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola (I also like Feta) cheese

1/2 cup raw pecans (or almonds, pine nuts or whatever you like)

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 cup olive oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

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I make a full batch of dressing and there is enough for another meal or two! Enjoy!

In Health & Love~ 

 #DoLifeBetter 

 gtyyup

Summer Brain Challenge ~Day 1~ Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Instead of focusing on getting your best body for the summer, 

spend the summer getting your 

Best Brain for Life!!

#SummerBrainChallenge Day 1

Add an anti-inflammatory food to your diet!

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I chose fresh organic strawberries in my cold-pressed whey protein shake this morning! Yummy!

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Try turmeric, ginger, fatty fish or any in-season berries.

In Health & Love~ 

 #DoLifeBetter 

 gtyyup