When the Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés came to Mexico in 1519, he was mistaken for a God (a bad mistake, as it turned out soon after). The Aztec king Montezuma generously welcomed Cortés with a cup of chocolatl – the drink made of cacao beans was a very popular at the time. Montezuma used to […]
Many products in the market promise to be power foods for the brain and in most cases they don´t deliver. The acai berry is an exception to this rule. Acai berries have been used by so many different companies that some people now become apprehensive when they see the name. It´s reputation has been damaged […]
I love tomatoes. It´s part of my daily diet and I love my avocado-feta cheese-tomato salad for lunch. A light, tasty and energizing meal (find the recipe at the end of the article). Looks like I have a natural craving for this brain boosting food. Tomatoes can be found in so many dishes that people […]
The brain needs proper nutrition. And you know what they say – the brain gets what you feed the body. So if your diet is mostly junk food, poor in important nutrients, and sweet sugary drinks like sodas and lattes – don’t expect your brain to be as fit as it could be. Here, too, […]