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September 17, 2019
Nutrition
Dan Murray
CHICKPEA PASTA WITH CREAMY AVOCADO MINT SAUCE

We dare any pasta-fiend not to fall in love with this cacio e pepe-esque bowl of vegan, gluten- and dairy-free deliciousness.

 


CHICKPEA PASTA WITH CREAMY AVOCADO MINT SAUCE
September 11, 2019
Nutrition
Dan Murray
BEETROOT, QUINOA AND FETA SALAD

This week’s seasonal beetroot recipe is ideal for making double portions to take for lunch. Courtesy of dietitian and personal trainer, Kerri Major - it’s light on effort, but heavy on flavour - just the way we like it.

 


BEETROOT, QUINOA AND FETA SALAD
August 29, 2019
Nutrition
Dan Murray
Summer trout with pea shoot, strawberry and ...

This week’s quick summer dinner is from Nutritional Scientist, Toral Shah - founder of @theurbankitchen. It’s light, delicious and nutritious and, if you’re feeling a bit swish, it’s also perfect with a cheeky glass of rosé. Hey, we’re all about balance here.

 


Summer trout with pea shoot, strawberry and avocado salad
August 28, 2019
Nutrition
Dan Murray
Mixed Mushroom Stew and Buttery Mash

Now that epic heatwave has passed, I’ll confess - I’m ready to chuck a jumper on. If you’re with me, get prepped for upcoming cooler climes with this autumnal stew from scientist and nutritionist Melissa Saint Hill - @the_bare_scientist. (Check out her feed for some major food porn.)


Mixed Mushroom Stew and Buttery Mash
August 2, 2019
Nutrition
Dan Murray
Smoked Mackerel Pate

This week the brilliant Sophie Medlin shares her one of her favourite recipes - this summery smoked mackerel pate.

Smoked Mackerel Pate
Dan Murray
May 6, 2019

Mindful Munching

Dan Murray
May 6, 2019
Mindful Munching

Cook mindfully and eat with others to reduce stress.

Dan Murray
April 29, 2019

Your Memory Doesn't Suck

Dan Murray
April 29, 2019
Your Memory Doesn't Suck

Believing you have a poor memory is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Dan Murray
April 29, 2019

A New Way to Journal

Dan Murray
April 29, 2019
A New Way to Journal

Journaling can have powerful effects and it doesn’t need to be a daily habit.

Dan Murray
April 29, 2019

Eggs With Benefits

Dan Murray
April 29, 2019
Eggs With Benefits

Most people don’t get enough choline, which helps memory.

Dan Murray
April 22, 2019

The Case For Pets

Dan Murray
April 22, 2019
The Case For Pets

Short breaks where you completely unplug increase health and well-being.

Dan Murray
April 22, 2019

Take A Break. Seriously.

Dan Murray
April 22, 2019
Take A Break. Seriously.

Short breaks where you completely unplug increase health and well-being.

Dan Murray
April 22, 2019

Chocolate is Our Friend

Dan Murray
April 22, 2019
Chocolate is Our Friend

Dark chocolate has flavanoids that are good for your brain.

Dan Murray
April 15, 2019

Deep Sleep Cleaner

Dan Murray
April 15, 2019
Deep Sleep Cleaner

Deep non-REM sleep cleans your brain.

Dan Murray
April 15, 2019

Be Kind

Dan Murray
April 15, 2019
Be Kind

The way you speak to yourself matters.

Dan Murray
April 15, 2019

(Moderate) Bottoms Up

Dan Murray
April 15, 2019
(Moderate) Bottoms Up

A little alcohol kickstarts your brain-cleaning process.

Dan Murray
April 10, 2019

Break a Sweat

Dan Murray
April 10, 2019
Break a Sweat

Exercise releases a hormone called irisin that promotes memory retention.

Dan Murray
April 10, 2019

Change Your Life

Dan Murray
April 10, 2019
Change Your Life

Habits form through associative learning, which means that we learn to form connections between different activities.

Dan Murray
April 10, 2019

Pumpkin Seeds: Basically Magic

Dan Murray
April 10, 2019
Pumpkin Seeds: Basically Magic

Pumpkin seeds are amazing sources of zinc, magnesium, and the amino acid glutamate.

Dan Murray
April 1, 2019

Draw it Out

Dan Murray
April 1, 2019
Draw it Out

Drawing works better than writing when it comes to retaining new info.

Dan Murray
April 1, 2019

All the Feels

Dan Murray
April 1, 2019
All the Feels

Most of us aren’t mind readers.

Dan Murray
April 1, 2019

Brain Friendly Brunching

Dan Murray
April 1, 2019
Brain Friendly Brunching

It’s the weekend. High chance you’re brunching. Why not make it brain-friendly?

Dan Murray
March 26, 2019
Psychology

The Secret to Cultivating Longterm Happiness

Dan Murray
March 26, 2019
Psychology
The Secret to Cultivating Longterm Happiness

Cultivating optimism is a skill. Learn it. Practice it.

Dan Murray
March 25, 2019

Make Asleep Great Again

Dan Murray
March 25, 2019
Make Asleep Great Again

Sleep deficits during the week can’t really be recovered with weekend lie-ins.

Dan Murray
March 25, 2019

Death to Email

Dan Murray
March 25, 2019
Death to Email

Here’s how to increase the inbox peace. (Whispered, in a spoiler alert voice: it’s mindfulness).

Dan Murray
March 25, 2019
Nutrition

Long Live Olive Oil

Dan Murray
March 25, 2019
Nutrition
Long Live Olive Oil

High quality EVOO and nuts have positive benefits on cognition.

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