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Being quite fond of cooking (and eating) you can imagine how excited I was when I learned of Thinkfood, a Food Blogger cookbook project collaborated with Posit Science.

The Thinkfood cookbook features 50 delicious, original, brain-healthy recipes, each created by a different food blogger.  In addition, what is even more exciting is anyone can sign up for the Recipe of the Week program. With this, you receive and preview a tasty new recipe from the cookbook, delivered to your inbox every week…. Imagine getting fifty brain healthy recipes free!  Included is information about the foodie blogger who created the recipe, exclusive cooking tips, and the science behind the brain healthy foods and nutrients in the recipe.

photo - Carrots 'N' Cake: carrotsncake.com

The first week ThinkFood shared with me this awesome Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie by Tina Haupert and this week the recipe is a main course dish, Garlic Salmon over Spinach by Kristen, author of Dine & Dish.

The ThinkFood area of Posit Science has a whole host of information is offered regarding brain healthy foods in addition to the weekly recipe. Below is as excerpt from the ThinkFood glossary:

“Sage – Sage has long been thought to have medicinal properties, and current science has borne that out. Administration of sage or sage extracts has been shown to improve memory, attention, and mood in healthy young adults, and may improve outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease. Reference: 23

23. An extract of Salvia (sage) with anticholinesterase properties improves memory and attention in healthy older volunteers. http://bit.ly/ThinkFoodSage1

The pharmacological effects of Salvia species on the central nervous system. http://bit.ly/ThinkFoodSage2

Effects of Salvia officinalis L. (sage) leaves on memory retention and its interaction with the cholinergic system in rats. http://bit.ly/ThinkFoodSage3

Medicinal plants and Alzheimer’s disease: Integrating ethnobotanical and contemporary scientific evidence. http://bit.ly/ThinkFoodSage4

Salvia lavandulaefolia (Spanish sage) enhances memory in healthy young volunteers. http://bit.ly/ThinkFoodSage5

Positive modulation of mood and cognitive performance following administration of acute doses of Salvia lavandulaefolia essential oil to healthy young volunteers. http://bit.ly/ThinkFoodSage6 ”

I thought it interesting to learn that Sage may improve the memory. This is a helpful tip for those approaching middle age. Being a bit beyond that, I have noticed that my memory is not what it used to be. Perhaps I should load up on the Sage?

SHOPPING MATH ~ Black Friday Fun

A man will pay $20 for a $10 item he needs.

A woman will pay $10 for a $20 item that she doesn’t need.

hehehe

Thought I would share the deals I have access to for black Friday shopping. Browse in advance, compare prices, and be prepared for the busiest shopping day of the year. I do receive credit for sales generated from my links. If there is a deal that you intend on taking advantage of listed here, please do come back on Black Friday or Cyber Monday and use my links!

Black Friday Deals – Children and Family

• 11/27/2009 Black Friday ONLY – 50% Off ALL DVDs, Flash Cards, and CDs With the Purchase of $25 Or More at Signing Time

• 11/24/2009 End Date:11/30/2009 Enter coupon codeFREE49and receive free shipping on any toy(s)

• 11/27/2009 End Date:11/30/2009 Take an Additional 16% Off Magazines

Black Friday Deals – Sports Attire and Sporting Goods

• 11/30/2009 Cyber Monday Only – Take an Extra $30 Off Carrom Air Hockey Table. Applies only to SKU CRM1012

• 11/27/2009 End Date: 12/01/2009 Take an Extra 15% Off Any Game Table Set. This is specific to playing card style tables.

• 11/27/2009 End Date: 12/06/2009 $50 Off and Table over $500 Includes Poker Tables, Air Hockey, Pool, Ping Pong etc.

Additionally, I have posted more Sports related DEALS  at the Outdoor Woman website. Compare prices and view the deals in advance! Sales begin on Black Friday and most continue through Cyber Monday. Products on sale include ski equipment, cycling gear, bikes, skating gear, helmets and all types of sports attire.

I hope you find these useful and competitively priced.

Thanks for your support!

INTRODUCTION:

Why Do Salads Make Such A Great Meal?
Lunch can be a tricky meal. You know you should be eating something to keep your blood sugar levels even and your metabolism running high. At the same time, you can’t be eating anything too heavy or you will be dozing off shortly after lunch.

Salads are the perfect solution! They make nutrient dense and filling meals without weighing you down. Best of all they are healthy and mostly low in calories.

You can prepare many of the salads in this ebook ahead of time and take them with you. Not only will you be losing weight, you’ll also save money by brining your own lunch to work. We encourage you to give these recipes a try. Just pick a few that sound appealing and get cooking.

What About Dinner?
Evenings are a hectic time for many of us. We have the best intentions to feed our families nutritious meals, but then reality sets in. We spend all day driving the kids around, or are running late because of a long meeting at work and before we know it is 6 p.m. and there isn’t a green vegetable or lean piece of meat in the fridge.

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