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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
Cookies have always been my favorite dessert, treat, pastry, snack, whatever – so much so that my parents called me Cookie Monster when I was little. While they certainly have their place, super healthy fig-and-quinoa-flour-no-sugar-type cookies just don’t scratch that itch for me. That’s why I developed this recipe. My Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oat…
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Sweet Potatoes with Black Bean Chili and Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Sweet Potatoes with Black Bean Chili and Cilantro-Lime Slaw is a tasty and satisfying all-in-one MIND Diet or Meatless Monday meal. The chili is light enough to eat year-round, but filling enough for the coldest months as well. Starting the sweet potatoes in the microwave and then prepping the chili and slaw while the sweet…
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Citrus Beet Salad with Slow-Roasted Salmon
Citrus Beet Salad with Slow-Roasted Salmon is absolutely packed with brain-boosting MIND Diet essentials. Simple and nutritious, yet so flavorful, this salad is perfect for your late summer and fall table (or any time of year, really!). The bitter arugula is balanced by the acidic, well-seasoned dressing and the sweet beets and oranges on top.…
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Curried Chicken Slaw with Naan
Curried Chicken Slaw with Naan is my favorite weeknight meal. It takes 30 minutes to make and is packed with vibrant flavor and brain-boosting nutrition. I made a MIND Diet-compliant and more veggie-forward version of this delicious Real Simple recipe. The flavorful, saucy chicken sits atop crunchy, citrusy slaw for a delightful meal worthy of…
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French Potato Salad
This might be a bit blasphemous, but I have never been a fan of conventional American potato salad – except for my mom’s! Her’s is amazing… maybe everyone thinks that about their mom’s potato salad, though? French Potato Salad eschews mayo and instead is dressed with one of the staples of the MIND Diet: extra…
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Blueberry Tahini Crisp
I wanted Blueberry Tahini Crisp to be the first dessert I shared because it perfectly encapsulates my philosophy when it comes to the MIND Diet in general, but especially with regard to sweets. Fortunately, the MIND Diet was designed with health and sustainability in mind and does not restrict any specific food or food groups,…
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Southwestern Shrimp Salad
Southwestern Shrimp Salad is a zhuzhed-up version of one of my favorite salads. I am decidedly not a salad person, so if I share one, you know it’s good. I crave and make this salad every summer. I added shrimp and yellow corn tortilla strips to make it a more complete meal. I love making…
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One-Pan Greek Seafood Orzo
One-Pan Greek Seafood Orzo is one of my favorite dishes to make (and eat!), so I’m excited to share it as my very first recipe. I’ve been landlocked my entire life, so anything with TWO types of seafood automatically seems super fancy to me. This dish only feels fancy though; it’s quite easy and it…
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.
