Eat Smart: A Delicious Way to Optimize Academic Performance

Are you tired of falling behind in school and constantly burning the midnight oil? Would you like to improve your concentration in class and maintain better focus when studying? Would you like to learn how best to fuel your brain so that it will perform better than ever? Are you ready to start the school year feeling better than ever before?

If so, read on because proper neuronutrition can make all the difference - to optimize brain function and improve academic performance!

And if you’re not a student, this blog can help you, too! The principles within can certainly be applied to everyone in all walks of life - high school students, those in elementary school, and even adults who’d like to perform better at work and in life.

Your brain is your most valuable asset, and feeding it well is a great insurance policy!

Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloSeptember 5, 2019Brain-Healthy Diet, Memory, Neuronutrition, Optimization, Autism, Inflammation, Antioxidant, EFA's, Omega-3, Whole Foods, Business, Health, Kids, School, Students, Coffee, Cravings, Nutritionist, Performance, SugarComment

Green Tea vs. Black Tea: Health Benefits that May Surprise You

Today, we’re talking tea!

Tea boasts some great health benefits - which is why we have been drinking it for thousands of years. Its antioxidant abilities make it heart-healthy, brain-friendly and can reduce our risk of developing certain cancers and diabetes.

But, does the type of tea matter? Is green tea that much healthier than black tea? And what difference does adding milk and/or sweeteners do to it?

In today’s blog post, I give you the goods on green tea vs. black tea. And the healthiest way to drink your tea.

Brain Health, Conditions, NeuronutritionKelly AielloAugust 29, 2019Brain-Healthy Diet, Memory, Mental Health, Moody, Blood Sugar, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Health, Antioxidant, Coffee, Serotonin, Dopamine Comment

8 Amazing Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes and a Recipe

Ever wonder what makes a sweet potato sweet? Curious if sweet potatoes are healthy?

Have you been on the hunt for a sweet potato fry recipe that isn’t soggy or disappointing?

Wonder no longer and look no further! Check out this week’s blog post to discover more!

Blueberry Overnight Oats

If you are looking for a brain-boosting and satiating quick breakfast idea, look no further - my Blueberry Overnight Oats will fit the bill! If you are looking for a brain-boosting and satiating quick breakfast idea, look no further - my Blueberry Overnight Oats will fit the bill!

Oats have many health benefits. They are relatively low on the Glycemic Index and contain a good amount of fibre. They also contain ample B vitamins for nervous system health as well as the antioxidants selenium and zinc to help combat damage done by free radicals. As such, they meet the criteria for being a brain-healthy food.

Read on for the complete recipe.

Lifestyle, Whole Foods, Desserts, BreakfastKelly AielloAugust 15, 2019Whole Foods, Vegetarian, Vegan, RecipeComment

The Surprising Truth about Carbs: Friend or Foe?

Carbohydrates. Are they really the enemy?

Carbs have been demonized as of late. After all, they are largely to blame for the world’s obesity epidemic and the multitude of health problems that follow.

But are all crabs created equal?

Read this week’s post to discover the truth about carbohydrates before you swear off this misunderstood food group completely.

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Crème Fraîche Coffee Cake (Gluten-free)

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Lifestyle, Whole Foods, Dinner, DessertsKelly AielloAugust 1, 2019Salad, Lectin-free, Paleo, Whole Foods, VegetarianComment

Watermelon Feta Salad

Lifestyle, Whole Foods, DinnerKelly AielloJuly 25, 2019Salad, Gluten-free, Lectin-free, Paleo, Whole Foods, Plant Based, Vegetarian, VeganComment

Keto Parmesan Chicken Wings

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Lifestyle, Dinner, Lunch, Whole FoodsKelly AielloJuly 11, 2019Whole Foods, Meal Plans, Keto, Gluten-free, Lectin-free, Sugar-free, RecipeComment

Protein-Powered Banana Bread

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Fresh Summer Salad

Lifestyle, Dinner, Lunch, Whole FoodsKelly AielloJune 27, 2019Whole Foods, Vegetarian, Plant Based, Meal Plans, RecipeComment

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Silent Epidemic

Brain injury is a silent epidemic.

On the surface, things may look fine. But beneath the surface, there is a vast network of symptoms that no one sees. These symptoms are very difficult to deal with and almost impossible for others to understand.

This is why I liken the effects of a brain injury to an iceberg - below the surface of the TBI iceberg lies the hidden burden of the disease.

In my continued quest to educate about brain injuries and in light of the fact that June is Traumatic Injury Awareness Month, I urge you to read on to discover how brain injuries are a silent epidemic and learn about the true impact brain injuries can have.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, Neuronutrition, ConditionsKelly AielloJune 20, 2019Brain-Healthy Diet, Concussion, Depression, Dementia, Memory, Mental Health, Moody, Neuronutrition, TBI, Autism, Fatigue, Athletes, Health Comment

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Facts, Causes, and Symptoms

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Facts, Causes, and Symptoms

Summer is the time for outdoor sports like soccer, football, and rugby. It’s time to dust off the bike and inflate the tires. It’s time to ensure that motorcycle and fix the leaky cabin roof. Yet each of these activities comes with a cautionary note.

June is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month - a time to enjoy the outdoors for sure, but not be too carefree or careless. When it comes to the health of our brain - we can never be too cautious!

Read on to discover some facts about brain injuries, including causes and symptoms. Then tune in next week, when I’ll discuss how brain injuries are becoming a growing silent epidemic and provide some practical advice on how to help someone who has sustained one.

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Brain Health, LifestyleKelly AielloJune 13, 2019Alzheimer's, Dementia, Concussion, TBI, Athletes, HealthComment

9 of the Best Ways to Protect Your Brain

Following are 9 practical things you can start investing in today to protect your most valuable organ. Your brain is a highly complex machine that is responsible for every single thing you do, think, feel and say.

With more neurons than stars contained in our galaxy, your brain is considered the executive control centre of your body. As such, it supervises every thought, feeling, memory, mood, and action that you undertake.

Your brain is what makes you… you!

Yet most people often don’t think twice about this vital organ.

Brain Boost: 9 Reasons to Eat More Omega 3s

Omega 3s are membrane components. They surround every one of your cells to give them energy. Omega 3 fatty acids do many positive things for our health, including increasing the functionality of our eyes, brain, lungs, immune system, and heart.

As your body does not create omega 3s, you must get them from your diet. This is why they are called “essential” fatty acids.

The most crucial omega 3s are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). These can be naturally found in foods, such as:

Fish: salmon, tuna, sardines
Oils: soybean oil, cod liver oil, flaxseed oil
Nuts and seeds: chia seeds, walnuts, flaxseeds

Most people don’t consume enough omega 3 fatty acids. Rather, they consume an abundance of omega 6s.

In general, omega 6 fatty acids are inflammatory while omega 3s have the opposite effect. It should come as no surprise, then, that omega 6s are more prevalent in a Standard American Diet and are consumed in staggering ratios of up to 40:1!

Celiac Disease: Living Gluten-Free after Diagnosis

Yes, a celiac diagnosis changes everything. This section is designed to help you navigate through all the hype and educate you about gluten, where it’s often hidden, and how to avoid cross-contamination to help get you started you on your journey to better health.

The first step is recognizing that if you have celiac disease, you must adopt a gluten-free diet for life - and “cheating” on this kind of diet when you have celiac disease spells disaster.

The second step is to educate yourself. You need to be aware of what gluten is, which foods contain it, and how to avoid cross-contamination so you don’t get sick.

Conditions, Neuronutrition, Other, Whole Foods, Digestive HealthKelly AielloMay 23, 2019Autoimmune Disease, Celiac, Inflammation, Leaky Gut, Wheat, Fatigue, Gluten-free, LifestyleComment

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