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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Black Pepper Recipe. How to Cook a Sweet Potato in the Microwave: 11 Steps. Sulforaphane - 1 Unique Secret About This Antioxidant. Summary Eating broccoli may have seemed like a chore as a child, but mothers worldwide seemed to have gotten it right. Sulforaphane is a compound found in all cruciferous vegetables, but primarily broccoli, which has potent antioxidant properties [1] and immune boosting effects [2]. Sulforaphane isn’t new, but Dr. Rhonda Patrick and other popular health figures have increased the popularity of this compound for general and cognitive enhancement purposes. The compound isn’t an essential nutrient, but has powerful benefits similar on scale to curcumin. Many sulforaphane benefits are lacking in research, but some evidence suggests strong neuroprotective effects and even a reduction in symptoms of diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia [3].

Also Known As Broccoli sprouts, broccoli extract Editors’ Thoughts on Sulforaphane I first learned about sulforaphane from Dr. Mansal Denton, Nootropedia Editor Sulforaphane Benefits A major sulforaphane benefit is for cancer reduction and prevention. The Ultimate Alzheimer’s-Fighting Diet | Bottom Line Health. Can you really prevent Alzheimer’s disease by eating certain foods? Research is not yet definitive, but there is mounting evidence that certain foods can indeed reduce dementia risk or delay the onset of symptoms. New finding: In a recent analysis published in Annals of Neurology, researchers who reviewed the diets of more than 2,000 older adults discovered that those who ate ample amounts of fatty fish and certain vegetables, such as leafy greens, were about 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s or some other type of dementia than those who ate less of those brain-healthy foods. The sooner you start eating a brain-healthy diet, the better—Alzheimer’s is believed to develop over decades.

But even if you’re an older adult, I firmly believe that eating the foods described in this article is one of the best ways to improve your odds of staying mentally sharp. Load up on the right kind of vegetables. Best: Kale is an ORAC powerhouse with 1,770 units per one-and-a-half-cup serving. 18 Healthy Smoothies Under 200 Calories | Daily Healthy Tips. If you’re tired of buying smoothies, why not try making them yourself?

Did you know that a lot of the commercial smoothies aren’t really that healthy. Take a look at the food label next time and you will see why… Anyway, making your own smoothies isn’t difficult at all. There are many recipes available to guide you and you can pretty much use any kind of frozen fruit to make your smoothie nutritious and yummy. The best way to add sweetness to your smoothie is by through the fruits themselves. Alternatively, you can also add a small amount honey though this is really optional. Before you can make healthy smoothies at home, you will need a blender. Here are 18 healthy smoothies under 200 calories that will knock everyone’s socks off.

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Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers Recipe. More favorite things. Jewel toned wedges for fall do you know how difficult it is to take a good photo of shoes when you’re wearing them? I tried. for a long time. then ended up taking this photo in my kitchen. so you could see them at their best angle! Noble Pig one of our favorite Oregon wines – and the first photo of the wine bottle tops on their website? I took that. Ikea scrubbers I buy these scrubbers by the handful. they are one dollar each, they have a great ergonomic shape and they have strong bristles. Nikon lens coffee mug I used this each day at the conference, and many thought it was an extra lens I was carrying around. until I drank out of it. lensbaby!

This one may look like the weirder lens. my newest lens is the Composer Pro, with a fun swivel to give you ultimate control – resulting in a sweet spot surrounded by artful blur. A drawing of Basil in the Basil drawing, I love her attention to detail! Citrus, apples and pears, oh my! Lindsay’s Healthy Bites noocho cheese seriously. noocho cheese.