Consuming memory boosting foods not only improves our ability to remember, it also diminishes our likelihood of developing cognitive disorders. And the latest food studies are proving why. For example, in July 2018, new research was released by an international team of scientists from Quebec. They studied 215 people, age 60 to 70 years old. It…
Whether you want to improve your memory during exam season or simple stay sharp in your next work meeting, knowing the best brain food to add to your diet can really pay off. Or maybe you are worried about age-related problems like dementia. Although dementia is not a specific disease, it is a general…
You may think dream interpretation is an unusual subject for a health and wellness podcast, but dreaming is an important function for our emotional health. Dreams are often the way the brain solves problems and deals with our concerns. Furthermore, some psychologists think that dreams are nothing more than random brain activity. While others like…
Not all vegan diets are created equal, and the healthiest and easiest approach to a vegan diet is to include these top 10 vegan foods to your diet everyday. The amount of faux meats and processed vegan-friendly products has exploded in the past two years. Subsequently, if you are a full-time or part-time vegan who regularly…
Hands down, this delicious vegan tomato soup made with fire roasted tomatoes and topped with crunchy roasted chickpeas may be the best tomato soup I have ever had. As a rule, I don’t usually use canned tomatoes when I make vegan tomato soup, but weirdly I didn’t miss the fresh tomatoes. If you have…
Did you know that every 20 seconds a woman has a heart attack in America, and heart disease is the number one killer of women? Although men and women can experience the same chest pressure, women can experience a heart attack without chest pressure, and women can have unique symptoms. Those symptoms could be…
It all started with a yearning for a maple glaze that I used to use on various loafs made with animal protein. I just had to have those flavors. So today, I decided to create a vegan meatloaf with all the same tastes. Chickpeas were a natural choice for the protein. Garbanzo beans have…
This roasted, dairy-free, low caloric, spicy broccoli pasta topped off with a lemon breadcrumb flavor bomb is a quick and easy dish the entire family will love. How easy? Well, all you need to do is roast your broccoli and seasoning for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook your pasta and combine your flavor bomb ingredients. That’s…
“Am I an empath?” explores the challenges and benefits to being an empath. Do you often feel the pain of others? Do you feel drained after being around certain people for too long? Do you find yourself caring for or taking care of others more than yourself sometimes? Do you feel feelings deeper, harder, and…
This super easy and healthy dish pairs pulled jackfruit with a spicy Sriracha and garlic sauce topped with cooling herbs for a delicious flavor combination. If you have never used jackfruit before, this pulled jackfruit recipe is a good place to start. In the past year jackfruit has gone from a relatively unknown food to…
