Posts tagged Almonds
Mood-Boosting Kale Cucumber Salad Recipe
Mood-Boosting Kale Cucumber Salad Recipe

It’s no secret that what we eat can affect the health of our bodies and brains. It’s also no secret that certain foods can affect our mood.

High-carb foods like donuts, muffins, and granola bars work to make us feel better by boosting dopamine and acting on our brain’s pleasure centres. Unfortunately, getting such a ‘high’ from these foods is not the healthiest way to go.

Luckily, there are healthier alternatives that also work to boost our mood. Even better still, I’ve combined a few of these foods into one healthy dish!

Read on to discover more information along with the recipe.

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Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, Lunch, Sides & Snacks, Whole FoodsKelly AielloDepression, Memory, Mental Health, Moody, Neuronutrition, Fatigue, Thyroid, Antioxidant, Carbohydrates, EFA's, Minerals, Omega-3, Protein, Vitamin C, Whole Foods, Recipe, Salad, Serotonin, Almonds, Gluten-free, Plant Based, Sugar, Sugar-free, Vegan, VegetarianComment
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9 Surprising Benefits of Almond Milk
9 Surprising Benefits of Almond Milk

If you have a dairy allergy or are interested in a great milk alternative, look no further. Almond milk has more nutrients than cow’s milk and is easier for most people to digest.

In fact, regular consumers of almond milk may even make it at home. If you have been toying with this idea but need some inspiration and a good recipe, keep reading!

This week, I discuss some interesting facts about almonds and the health benefits they provide. As an added bonus, I’m including my super simple recipe for delicious, and nutritious, homemade almond milk!


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Whole Foods, Other, ConditionsKelly AielloRecipe, Almonds, Health, Weight Management, KetoComment
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Salted Fresh Roasted Almonds
Salted Fresh Roasted Almonds

Almonds are delicious and nutritious! Ongoing research also suggests that adding almonds to your diet can aid with cholesterol reduction, and type 2 diabetes. I love almonds and eat them regularly, knowing they are a whole food with many health benefits.

I also love the crunch and the saltiness of a good nut. But I don’t love the price tag, or the fact that many of the roasted nuts on the market are laden with safflower or canola oil (and sometimes even sugar!).

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Sides & SnacksKelly AielloPaleo, Keto, Vegetarian, Low FODMAP, Whole Foods, Recipe, Diabetes, Cholesterol, AlmondsComment
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