We recommend what has been called the “Mind Diet.” This is a diet focused on fruit, nuts, green leafy vegetables, other vegetables (not potatoes or French fries), whole grain foods, plant-based oils (e.g., olive oil), fish and poultry (no focus on beef or pork, i.e., avoid their fat), and little sugary foods and drinks. Also, limited salt and limited (very limited) alcoholic beverages.
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The Mind Diet (and those very similar to it) has been shown to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases common to aging adults. The following is a book listed in the Book Store and here.
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We note that blueberries are expensive, yet highly recommended as a part of a healthy diet. Also, blueberries are not always available in smaller stores and away from urban areas. Consequently, we recommend the following, a pure Wild Blueberry Juice concentrate (wild refers to a kind of blueberry, not where they are grown).
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Pita is flatbread common in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and neighboring areas.
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There is considerable support from experts that Stevia is a useful substitute for sugar. We now know that sugar can be toxic when taken regularly; consequently it is prudent to seriously limit your intake of sugar. This form of the product is useful in baking. It has little to no calories, yet is sweet.
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We were surprised when we sampled this product. It is a concentrated form of the ingredient that stimulates sweetness. A very, very small amount of it can sweeten a cup of coffee or other drinks or food. This product is 90% Steviosides which are what stimulates the sensation of sweet. Claimed to be 300 times sweeter than sugar, hence only a tiny amount is needed to replace sugar.
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This is not the concentrated form of Stevia and does have a small amount of dextrose. Nevertheless, it is healthier than refined sugar.
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A good scale for daily weighing of body weight and a tape measure for measuring the circumference of your belly.
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We understand that this product was developed for programmers who were too engrossed to get a good meal. The product contains roughly 20% of the ingredients for a meal. We understand that some people use it for all of a days meals. We do not recommend that. However, if it is cold and you are busy, it is a quick tasty meal. The Cacao option is Larry’s favorite.
Sold in a box of 12
Why buy this?
We understand that this product was developed for programmers who were too engrossed to get a good meal. The product contains roughly 20% of the ingredients for a meal. We understand that some people use it for all of a days meals. We do not recommend that. However, if it is cold and you are busy, it is a quick tasty meal. The Chai option is Lawrence’s favorite.
Sold in a box of 12
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In the face of the recent pandemic we were looking for a way to get the functional equivalent of fresh vegetables. We came upon this product and found it palatable and interesting. When ordered it comes in packs of six.
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During the recent pandemic we also purchased carrot juice. We found that the product of course tasted like carrots and was tasty. When drunk cold it was a very pleasant drink.