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Omega-3 Packed Purslane & Orange Salad with Lemony Pepper
Purslane may be the coolest vegetable that hasn’t made its way into your salad bowl yet. It is not easy to find, so don't be discouraged if you can't find it right away. I came across it last summer at my farmers’ market in Montgomery, NJ. Michael Pollan, in his book...
Veronique’s Fresh Corn and Umeboshi Salad
I was looking for a new way to accommodate fresh corn when I read that umeboshi paste is delicious smothered on grilled corn on the cob instead of butter and salt. I became intrigued, bought it and decided to experiment with it. Let me warn you, not everybody will...
Snacks Good for Your Weight and Your Brain!
Who said what's good for you brain can't also be good for your weight? Nurture Your Brain & Manage Your Cravings with these healthy snacks. STAY FOCUSED: Enjoy hummus on whole wheat with a splash of turmeric Hummus is made with chickpeas which are rich in fiber....
Green Apple, Fennel & Kohlrabi Salad
This delicious salad was created based on an existing recipe but with some serious twists. It requires a mandoline or slicer. The mandoline is crucial to get the apple, fennel and kohlrabi sliced perfectly and evenly. You can be creative and add spiralized carrots for...
The Power Of One or Why I Created The CogniDiet!
If you are interested to learn what is behind the creation of The CogniDiet Weight Loss Programs, read my story. I was this super busy executive. I had this long commute to work for too many years. I worked long hours non stop (now I still do, but have learned to take...
Raw Salmon, Avocado & Celery Salad
For my birthday this weekend, my wonderful friend and sister-in-law Ann created this healthy Omega-3 and unsaturated fat packed salad. This raw salmon, celery and avocado salad is ooh so yummy! I loved it so much that I had to share her recipe immediately! She served...
Cook a Bone Broth and Enjoy Multiple Health Benefits
To cook a bone broth you can use beef, veal, bison or lamb bones and chicken carcasses. It is important to use bones from healthy, grass fed, organic animals. There can be meat still attached to the bones, it will add taste to the soup. I am sharing my grandmother's...
Learn How Your Thoughts Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts
February is here. This is the most dangerous month of the year when all New Year's Resolutions are thrown away. We embarked on an unsustainable diet and crazy exercising regimen in January. But we haven't really changed. Our Thoughts and Behaviors are still the same....
Curried Corn & Apple Soup With Crab Meat
For 6 servings you will need: - 6 ears off the cob or 6 cups corn - 1/4 cup finely diced red pepper - 1 tbsp. shredded fresh basil leaves - 2 tbsp. butter - 1/2 cupped chopped onions - 1 clove garlic minced - 1/4 cup curry powder - 3 medium Granny Smith apples peeled,...