Nutrition for Heart, Brain and Sexual Health

"Nutrition for Brain, Heart & Sexual Health" at the Four Seasons (Photo by Four Seasons)

Most people know that nutrition is crucial for heart health, even if the specifics are sometimes a bit confusing. But very few people realize just how important nutrition is for brain and sexual health,  too, and that the three intersect quite nicely.

My clients regularly ask me: Do certain foods affect my brain?  Even my sexual health? My answer: Yes! What you eat profoundly affects the brain, memory, and mental function. And – lucky for us – scientific research confirms brain, heart and sexual health benefit from similar foods, nutrients and behaviors. See by article: Brain Health Do’s & Don’ts and get the full scoop…

At my Four Seasons talk, the Four Seasons Hotel Executive Chef Douglas Anderson prepared three of my recipes beautifully and uniquely: My “Seared Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Vinaigrette” from Diet Simple: 195 Mental Tricks, Substitutions, Habits & Inspiration…

"Seared Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Vinaigrette" from Diet Simple: 195 Mental Tricks, Substitutions, Habits & Inspirations

my “Cool Cucumber Soup with Yogurt & Cilantro” from Diet Simple Farm to Table Recipes: 50 New Reasons to Cook in Season”…

"Cool Cucumber Soup with Yogurt & Cilantro" from Diet Simple Farm to Table Recipes: 50 New Reasons to Cook in Season

and my “Melon Chunks with Crumbled Feta and Fresh Mint” (see recipe below) from Diet Simple Farm to Table Recipes: 50 New Reasons to Cook In Season”

A great time was had by all and everyone chose a plan of action to incorporate a new healthy habit into their lives. Now that’s transforming lives!

"Melon Chunks with Feta and Mint" from Diet Simple Farm to Table Recipes: 50 New Reasons to Cook in Season

Melon Chunks with Crumbled Feta and Fresh Mint

This is an unusual combination of flavors and textures, and a delight on the palate. Use any kind of melon that happens to be in season.

Serves 8

2 pounds melon chunks (about 1 small cantaloupe or seedless watermelon)
½ pound Feta Cheese or other similar cheese
8 small mint leaves, Chiffonade (Basil will also work)

Combine ingredients in a large bowl and serve!