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Nov 2019
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Brain Healthy Dishes to Try During Thank...

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
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We live in a culture where we celebrate with food. It's ironic that most of the food we choose to celebrate is actually hurting us, and is therefore nothing to celebrate. So what are our options? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give you some suggestions for healthy (and delicious!) dishes you can bring to the next family gathering to help set an example of wellness for your loved ones.

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