by candacekennedy | Health & Fitness, Nutrition
Fat is an essential part of the human diet. But the definition of “healthy fat” has been wildly misconstrued. Saturated fat has been wrongfully vilified and is actually the most healthy, stable type of fat to cook with. Before you run away from this...
by Candace Kennedy | Healthy Recipes, Plants + Sides, Starters + Snacks
We’ve been discussing foods that boost your mood and foods that support your liver lately so I thought, why not post one of my favorite recipes that does both!? This recipe has sulfur-rich cauliflower, antioxidant turmeric, and healthy fats from coconut oil and...
by Candace Kennedy | Mind + Focus, Mood + Energy, Nutrition, Performance, Vitamins + Minerals
To support the many aspects of mood regulation and neurotransmitter production and function, it’s important to eat a nutritionally dense and diverse diet. In part 1 of this series, we looked at some key definitions of brain function, including the mood-regulating...
by Candace Kennedy | Food Focus, Mood + Energy, Nutrition, Performance, Vitamins + Minerals
It’s probably fair to say we all experience funky moods from time to time. Maybe you wake up a little grumpy and don’t know why. Sometimes you might feel like your mind just won’t turn on, and you’re walking around in a brain fog. Don’t worry. You’re not alone, and...
by Candace Kennedy | Food Focus, Nutrition, Vitamins + Minerals
Fats are one of the three macronutrients, and they provide a great source of energy at 9 calories per gram. Before you run away from this article in fear of fat (and calories), hear me out. Saturated fat and fat in general has gotten a bad rap over the years, but it’s...
