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Supercharge your brain with an easy superfood salad for lunch or dinner.

Serves 2

 Ingredients

Ginger and honey salad dressing:

• 1/2-inch fresh ginger, peeled (reduces inflammation)
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup avocado oil (promotes healthy blood flow to the brain)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water

For the salad:

• 2 salmon filets, cooked (Omega-3s help build brain and nerve cells)
• 4 cups fresh kale (brain-boosting vitamin K)
• 1 avocado (promotes healthy blood flow to the brain)
• 1/2 cup blueberries (rich in antioxidants)
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (also high in antioxidants to fight free radicals)
• 1/4 cup walnuts (brain-boosting antioxidants, Omega fats and vitamin E)
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds (high in antioxidants, Omega-3s and vitamin E)
• 1 cup cooked beets (natural nitrates that promote blood flow to the brain)

Directions

1. Place apple cider vinegar, honey, ginger, Dijon mustard, avocado oil, salt and water in blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Place spinach, avocado, blueberries, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, beets and hemp seeds in large bowl. Drizzle with the honey ginger dressing.
3. Arrange salad on plates and top with cooked salmon. Delicious!

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Today, most people rely heavily on Wi-Fi and technology, but recent studies have found that exposure to constant Wi-Fi increases risks of brain cancer and a variety of other illnesses. While devices come with instruction manuals detailing these risks, they are rarely taken seriously. Although we do not yet know the long-term effects, as technology is always evolving, current findings are troubling. Scientists recommend taking precautions such as disabling wireless connections when not in use, keeping mobile use to a minimum, using speakerphone, and most importantly, keeping mobile devices out of the bedroom when you sleep. To find out more, read here.

Mushrooms have a long history of being beneficial to the human body. For example, the mushroom fungus Penicillium was first used in 1928 to develop the antibiotic penicillin, which revolutionized medicine. A new study has found that mushrooms may even be the key to reducing the nation’s growing dementia rates, according to the Journal of Medicinal Food. Eleven different types of mushrooms were all found to boost gray matter in the brain, meaning mushrooms may have a preventative effect regarding dementia. Moreover, mushrooms are affordable, widely available and do not have any side effects unlike other preventative measures. To read more, click here.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes (Not Including Time to Make Rice)
Cook Time: About 45 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:  (use organic, non-GMO ingredients whenever possible)

• 1 Tablespoon Ghee or Unsalted [grass-fed or Irish] Butter (or Avocado Oil if Dairy-Free)
• 3 Shallots, Finely Diced
• 1 ½ Cups Chicken Bone Broth
• 1 (14-Ounce) Can Full-Fat Coconut Milk
• 1 ½ Tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste
• 2 Boneless, Skinless Organic Chicken Thighs, Cut Into ½-inch Chunks
• ¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
• 1 to 2 Green Onions, Sliced Into ½-inch Pieces (About ¼ cup)
• ¼ Teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
• Juice of 1 Lime
• 2 Cups Cauliflower Rice, For Serving
• ½ Tablespoon Melted Ghee (or Extra-Virgin Olive Oil if Dairy-Free), For Drizzling (Optional)
• ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, For Garnish (Optional)
• Lime or Lemon Wedges, For Garnish (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the ghee in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When skillet is hot, add the shallots and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
2. Whisk in the broth, coconut milk, and curry paste. Stir in the chunks of chicken. Simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until the sauce has reduced a bit. The longer you simmer the sauce, the thicker it will be.
3. Add the cilantro, green onions, and salt. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and immediately remove the pan from the heat.
4. Divide the cauliflower rice among 4 serving bowls and spoon the curry over the top. Serve drizzled with melted ghee and sprinkled with freshly ground pepper, with lime or lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
5. Store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat for a few minutes, until warmed through.

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Intermittent Fasting (IF) is a popular method to get lean, lose weight, boost energy levels, increase motivation, and more; however, it has the potential to seriously upset your body’s natural chemistry and balance if done improperly. To learn about the pros and cons of Intermittent Fasting, and what method is right for you, read here.