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This 1-Week Mediterranean Meal Plan

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One of the best eating approaches for your brain health? The Mediterranean diet. The foods highlighted in the Mediterranean diet are oh-so-nourishing for your brain. Brightly colored plant-based foods, nuts, seeds, healthy fats – these ingredients don't just make delicious meals. They feature nutrients, like antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, that can help you sharpen your focus, memory and overall brain health. 

And that's exactly what this 1-week meal plan is designed to do. We've created a day-by-day plan featuring brain-boosting recipes (and they're so gorgeous for spring, too!) and brain-protective nutrients. Grab your shopping list at the link below, because you're definitely going to want to try this meal plan.

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The Air Fryer is Our New Go-To Healthy Cooking Appliance  (And You Should Invest in One, Too!)

If you've been wondering whether or not an air fryer is for you, you aren't alone. We took a while to try this trend, too – but now that we know just how versatile air fryers can be, we're all in! As convenient as the Instant Pot and super simple to master, the air fryer is a kitchen appliance that deserves a place on your counter and your daily cooking.

Air fryers aren't just used to crisp up frozen foods and snacks. And this handy appliance can make so much more than fries, wings or nuggets. We're sharing our top reasons an air fryer is worth investing in, and how it can become a staple in your kitchen. Discover just how much you can do with an air fryer (and how easy it is to cook in!) below.

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Should You Give These Food Trends a Try?

High-Protein, Low-Sugar Cereals: The Hot New Breakfast

Scan the cereal aisle at your local grocery store, and you'll find all kinds of "healthy" new high-protein, low-carb, low-sugar cereals. But are these cereals really as healthy as they claim? We asked an RD for expert insight.

Functional Mushrooms: The Newest Gummy Supplement

Can mushrooms really make a difference for your health? And, more importantly, should you try mushroom gummies for your brain, immune health and gut? We put these new gummies to the test for you. 

The Green Goddess Salad: TikTok's Latest Viral Recipe

The Green Goddess Salad is fresh, filled with good-for-you ingredients and totally delicious. But we're sharing our favorite ways to make this TikTok trend even better – and extra nutritious no matter how you enjoy it.

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What we've been reading this week:

There's a sneaky addition hiding in many foods, and it just might mess up your gut health. Yoga Journal shares what to look for. 

Stressed and overwhelmed? Oxygen offers key tips that may help you manage your health and wellness when stress is looming.

Could going plant-based be the health solution you need? Vegetarian Times shares how a plant-based diet may benefit arthritis.

Making your own stock is great for cooking and the environment. Outside shares tips, tricks and a must-try recipe for homemade stock.

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We've taken the classic banh mi and turned it into a salad

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A cool, decadent dessert that's Paleo and gluten-free, too

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