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Cranberry Pear Crisp
Are you ready for another MIND Diet dessert? ‘Tis the season, right? Inspired by my Blueberry Tahini Crisp, I created Cranberry Pear Crisp with seasonal flavors and similar brain-boosting nutrition. This dessert will be a simple and rustic addition to your holiday table. The beautiful combination of pears, cranberries, and pecans harkens back to a…
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Grab-and-Go Frozen Kale
Have you ever bought a bag of gorgeous, fresh greens just to discover a bag of mush in the back of your fridge three weeks later? I cannot be the only person guilty of this (I hope). Leafy greens are so important for brain health, but we don’t want them to go to waste. I…
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Roasted Veggie Bowls with Farro and Hummus
Grain bowls have exploded in popularity in the last few years, and here is my humble take on one. Boasting fall and winter flavors, Roasted Veggie Bowls with Farro and Hummus are a colorful and delicious way to get a ton of meatless, brain-boosting nutrition onto your dinner table. We’ll use some wonderful convenience products…
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Cod with Chermoula and Whole Wheat Couscous
I’m excited to share this recipe today – it’s one of my favorite ways to eat brain-boosting fish. Cod with Chermoula and Whole Wheat Couscous pairs the bold flavor of chermoula with the mild flavor of cod. Feel free to use your favorite white fish instead, such as tilapia, catfish, etc. Serve with a simple…
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Crispy Whole Grain Spice Cookies
The latest season of my favorite reality TV show, The Great British Baking Show, started this week. Does anyone else just adore that show? I don’t know how it’s possible, but it gets better and better every year. To celebrate, I have a brain-healthier cookie recipe for you – or biscuit, if you’re channeling your…
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Chickpea and Farro Soup with Fennel and Chard
I can’t believe it, but here is the final recipe of Souptember 2023. Chickpea and Farro Soup with Fennel and Chard is a delicately flavored, Mediterranean-style option we’ll be returning to in the cold months to come. If you’re on the fence about fennel or have never tried it, I suggest giving it a shot…
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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Fall is officially here in the northern hemisphere, and I have a wonderful recipe to help you kick off the season. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is comforting, satisfying, and brain-healthy, thanks to whole grains, vegetables, and lean chicken. This recipe takes a bit longer than the ones I normally share because the wild rice…
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MIND Diet Minestrone
If you’re ever craving veggies but don’t feel like a cold salad, this soup may be what hits the spot. MIND Diet Minestrone is made with brain-healthy ingredients, like whole-grain pasta and beans, and is loaded with vegetables. Though some minestrone recipes rely on meat, we build flavor using a vegan base of garlic, oregano,…
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Chicken and Brown Rice Noodle Soup with Spinach and Mushrooms
As I alluded to in the first Souptember post, this recipe is one of my favorites. Chicken and Brown Rice Noodle Soup with Spinach and Mushrooms has subtle Asian-inspired flavors, with a garlic and ginger base and a bright garnish of scallions, cilantro, and lime juice. And though it’s not the brain-healthiest (most over-processed foods…
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Mediterranean Lentil Soup with Kale and Za’atar
I’m posting this on September 1st, which means it’s almost my favorite time of year: soup season! To celebrate, I’m launching Souptember. Every recipe this month will be a cozy, comforting, hygge-inducing, brain-boosting soup. I’m kicking off Souptember with my favorite soup… well, it might be tied with the recipe I’m sharing next week (so…
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.
