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Maple Scotcharoo Granola
If you grew up in the Midwest like me, you have probably encountered one of my favorite sweet treats: scotcharoos. These are bars made with crisped rice and peanut butter, topped with chocolate. I always deviated from the original recipe, which called for corn syrup, and used maple syrup instead, giving them even more flavor.…
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Some news
Thanks for sticking with me while I take the time to grieve. I’ll see you back here in a week or two. In the meantime, take good care.
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Support Group Presentation
I’ve been working on something really exciting for the past few weeks. This weekend, I had the honor of giving a presentation on the Four Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention to the support group I’ve been attending for almost three years. This group is through the Alzheimer’s Association and is geared toward the so-called sandwich generation:…
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Brain-Healthy Snacks for On-the-Go
Last week I made a reel featuring my favorite brain-healthy snacks for on-the-go. These are what I keep on hand to keep my family fed and happy while we’re out and about. You can view the reel here and read below for more details: Freeze-dried fruit My favorite brain-healthy snacks for on-the-go are freeze-dried fruit.…
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2023 Wrap-Up
YIKES am I getting this done late – where has the time gone?! I took some much-needed time off over the holidays to rest and recharge, and now I’m excited to get back to work. I thought I’d let you know what brain-healthy activities I’ve been up to and this year’s most popular recipes as…
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Just Run App Review
Dear Reader, as you may have deduced, I am not a professional photographer. I had no idea how bad the lighting was going to be in my house this time of year! So, instead of taking subpar photos of recipes, I think I’ll spend this time of year going over lifestyle interventions that help increase…
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Za’atar Chicken with Crispy Flatbread
‘Tis the season for entertaining, and I have a MIND Diet appetizer for you. It tastes delicious and a little fancy but it’s easy to throw together. You can even make it ahead of time. Za’atar Chicken with Crispy Flatbread might be the holy grail of healthy holiday hors d’oeuvres. Heck, it’s even got the…
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MIND Diet Living Thanksgiving
Readers, I just wanted to let you know that there will not be a post next week. I’ll be spending time with my family and cleaning out my kiddo’s play room in anticipation of the deluge of Christmas gifts (please send me positive vibes!). I hope you have an abundance of joy and gratitude over…
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MIND Diet Popcorn
I have been staring at my computer for way too long, trying to figure out how to introduce today’s post. I am probably overthinking it – does popcorn need an introduction? We all know it, we all love it. So I’m just going to dive right in: I am bursting with excitement (pun intended) to…
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Dill and Caper Butter
When I first started following the MIND Diet, I was dismayed to see that it recommended limiting the amount of butter you eat. I love butter. I thought it would be really hard to cut back. Instead, I figured out how to use small amounts in ways that highlight butter’s irresistible flavor and texture. One…
Hi there! I’m Cassidee. I’m a certified Brain Longevity Specialist and Medical Laboratory Scientist, member of the Sandwich Generation, cat mom, Mountain West inhabitant and enthusiast, foodie, lifelong science nerd, and person with a family history of neurological disorders. Applying the science of brain health to my daily life has changed my life, and I have a passion for sharing how with others.
