Menu Planning Monday ( A Day Late)

I know I'm a day late with my Menu Planning Monday! But hey, better late then never.

Monday: Black Bean Tacos for me

Grilled Chicken Salad for Brian

Tuesday: London Broil, Veggies, & Roasted Potatoes

Wednesday: Left Overs

Thursday: Grilled Chicken Wraps & Rice - (or possibly dinner with

Grandma & Grandpa)

Friday: Takeout

Saturday: unknown

I love planning my meals ahead of time. Not only does it help me save money but it makes the end of my work day a ton easier as I mentioned before! If you don't menu plan you so should - I love it!

What's on your menu this week?

Healthy Foods

8 Foods You Should Eat Every Day!

Spinach
Why: Sexual enhancement, Muscle growth, Heart healthy, Bone builder, Enhances eyesight

Yogurt

Why: Cancer fighter, Bone builder, Boosts immunity

Tomatoes
Why: Cancer fighter, Heart healthy, Boosts immunity

Carrots
Why: Cancer fighter, Boosts immunity, Enhances eyesight

Blueberries
Why: Brain stimulant, Cancer fighter, Heart healthy,

Boosts immunity

Black Beans
Why: Muscle growth, Brain stimulant, Heart healthy

Walnuts
Why: Muscle growth, Brain stimulant, Cancer fighter, Heart healthy, Boosts immunity

Oats
Why: Muscle growth, Brain stimulant, Heart healthy

I love almost all of the things on this list!! And I actually eat most of them every week...

I LOVE black beans and tomatoes, especially cooked together!! But, YUCK I don't like walnuts... WooHoo for spinach - a sexual enhancement!!

Any of your favorites on this list?

Amnesia or Just Old Age?

Do you sometimes feel like you're losing your mind? Forgetting things? Having a senior moment?

Well, I came across this great article. Did you know that there are foods, supplements and activities that can go a long way toward protecting your brain.

Here is a list of what to eat, take and do to improve your memory power while keeping your brain sharp and functioning for decades to come.

#1. Blueberries are the ultimate memory food. Research at the USDA showed that daily consumption of blueberries dramatically slows the impairment of memory that usually accompanies old age.
Compounds in blueberries called polyphenols actually help "turn on" the signals that let neurons (brain cells) communicate with each other more effectively.

#2. Compounds in strawberries help protect your brain and preserve your memory.

#3. Spinach is loaded with an array of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that research has shown to slow brain aging and preserve memory. It's one of the few food sources of the powerful, brain-protecting antioxidant alpha lipoic acid.

#4. Fish is indeed brain food! Over 60 percent of your brain by weight is composed of fat, and most of it is the same fat found in fish.

#5. Egg yolks are one of nature's richest sources of choline, a B vitamin that is one of the most important nutrients for brain health.

#6. Ginkgo Extract has been shown to reduce the progress of dementia or the severity of its symptoms, but it also improves memory.

So if your kids are driving you crazy and your job is making you bonkers and you think you're losing your mind; relax take a deep breath. Think about changing your diet and exercise more. Start eating right and your memory will definately improve. I've been eating more of the above foods and can absolutly see a difference!!