High protein cottage cheese, eggs and greek yoghurt make for a creamy but tangy baked-style cheesecake, with the addition of anti-oxidant brain boosters blueberries and tart lemon. Add a little stevia or maple syrup to take make that sour-sweet combination that is not too overwhelming, while the high protein cheesecake base prevents glucose and insulinContinue reading “High protein, low sugar mini baked blueberry cheesecakes”
Tag Archives: mental health
Clearing the haze – tips for tackling brain fog
In today’s fast-paced world, juggling multiple responsibilities and coping with information overload can often leave us feeling mentally fatigued and unfocused. This mental haziness is commonly referred to as “brain fog.” If you’ve ever experienced difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or thinking clearly, you’re not alone. The good news is that there are dietary, lifestyle andContinue reading “Clearing the haze – tips for tackling brain fog”
Better living through cannabis
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, has been a topic of controversy for many years. While some people view it as a harmful drug, others argue that it has significant benefits for health. In Canada, where I am based, cannabis is legalised and the range of cannabis products and their purported benefits to health can beContinue reading “Better living through cannabis”
Psy-curious? Microdosing for Brain Optimization
I put off writing a blog about psychedelics because my “day job” is in psychedelic clinical development at a pharmaceutical company. It’s a world that I’ve been immersed in for years and there are many overlaps between the neurobiological mechanisms of how psychedelics act on brain cells and how nutritious foods can also maximize brainContinue reading “Psy-curious? Microdosing for Brain Optimization”
Anxiety hangovers? Here’s what’s happening in your brain
The morning after the night before… Many of us know from experience that alcohol interferes with how we behave – making us more sociable and less inhibited. But alcohol also impacts brain function, particularly with the consolidation and retrieval of memories, leading to confusion and uncertainty the next day. Whether you are looking to cutContinue reading “Anxiety hangovers? Here’s what’s happening in your brain”
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