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Eat Right – a pillar of brain health

What you eat plays a big part in how well your brain functions. Explore meal plans and tasty recipes chock-full of the brain-friendly nutrients you need.

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TED Talks

How the food you eat affects your gut

We can manipulate the balance of our microbes by paying attention to what we eat

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How to Add Beans to Your Meals and Snacks

Beans are versatile and full of heart- and brain-healthy nutrients

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How to Cook Summer Squash 2 Ways

Learn how to cook yellow squash, pattypan squash, zucchini and more

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Cooking With Soul

Flavors from Africa, the Caribbean and the American South

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Make Mealtime More Hydrating

Fruits and vegetables for the win!

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Meal Plans

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7-Day Gut-Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan

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30-Day Meal Plan to Support Weight Loss Goals

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How to Meal Prep a Week of 30-Minute High-Protein Lunches

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7-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan to Help Support Brain Health

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Recipes

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Parmesan Cloud Eggs

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Crispy Fish Sandwich With Pineapple Slaw

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Sparkling Raspberry Jello Jigglers

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Creamy Mustard Chicken

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A 15-Minute Meditation for Patience and Resolve

Developing a sense of equanimity is difficult — even in the best of times

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Turn Off GPS — and Turn On Your Brain

Stimulate your mind by testing your navigational skills

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Work Out With Denise Austin: Mini Push-Ups

They can help strengthen and tone your arms, chest and shoulders

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Avocado-Palooza

This fabulous fruit contains a slew of heart- and brain-healthy nutrients

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How to Grill Chicken Breast

A simple and easy grilling technique to make it perfectly every time

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Spilling the Beans on Coffee and Brain Health

Caffeine may help protect long-term memory, but has some downsides

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Grocery Shop for Good Health

Slowing down can help you make good decisions

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6 Foods Rich in Vitamin E

These foods may help your mood and your memory

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4 Easy Ways to Start Going More Plant-Based

Eat less meat to eat a little healthier or to reduce your carbon footprint

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Start a Daily Salad Habit

Creativity makes all the difference

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7 Brain-Friendly Staples to Keep on Hand

These common pantry foods contain nutrients that may help protect memory

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Coenzyme NAD Brain Benefits Unproven

Could taking this supplement boost brain health?

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Give Green Tea the Green Light

Start with just one or two cups a week

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Foods Are Best for B Vitamins, Omega-3s

Both groups of nutrients are crucial for brain health

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7-Day High-Protein Meal Plan to Help Lose Weight

These meals and snacks focus on protein and fiber to help you meet your goals

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Think Outside the (Cereal) Box

Improve your morning meal with a dose of protein

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Ways to Give Your Smoothie a Protein Boost

Avoid hunger pangs and make your smoothies more satiating

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Avoiding Dairy? Find the Right Substitutes

Choose wisely for good health

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The Brain-Gut Connection, Explained

Together they play a big role in your brain health

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Sprinkle on Some Chia Seeds

Tiny yet mighty, they’re packed with nutrients

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Building Brain-Healthy Eating Habits

Learn how the food you eat affects your brain. We make it easy for you to prep delicious, good-for-you meals that support your well-being.

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