by Candace Kennedy | Food Focus, Mood + Energy, Nutrition, Vitamins + Minerals
Sardines are awesome. And that’s not just because they were the first fish ever to be canned (although that’s pretty cool, too). These tiny, oily fish are incredibly nutrient-dense and provide a whole host of cardioprotective, cancer-fighting, bone strengthening,...
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 | Healthy Recipes, Salads + Soups, Seafood, Starters + Snacks
Did you read the recent post on “Why You Should Eat More Sardines” and now you’re wondering how to get started? This sardine salad has an abundance of nutrients from these tiny fish, plus antioxidant power from turmeric. Sardines are an amazing...
by Candace Kennedy | Healthy Recipes, Lamb + Pork
This just might be my most favorite recipe right now…and it’s not only that I’m currently obsessed with turning every vegetable into a noodle. This dish bursts with color, fragrance, and flavor. And, come on, crispy bacon and pesto?! As if that’s not enough, the...