Now, let me be clear: I’m far from perfect. Radical honesty is a daily practice. Like all of us, the imprint of cultural conditioning is deeply embedded and at times, I still catch myself softening truths or not fully expressing myself. But I do feel energetically aligned with my authentic self more now than ever before. And I do see the effects of honest communication reflected in my relationships with deeper trust and more genuine connection. Of course, radical honesty doesn’t mean saying everything you think, all the time. Discernment still matters. Silence, too, can be honest. But what it does mean is that when you do speak, your words match your soul; no masks, just the real you. It requires being thoughtful, not only with your words but with your actions as well. Actions are also a form of communication, and, in order for there to be an energetic coherence, both must be aligned. Take the challenge. If you’ve never tried it, I invite you to start small. Choose one day, one conversation. See what it feels like to show up fully as yourself—with courage, kindness and truth. You may be surprised at how freeing it is. You may also discover that, in a world craving authenticity, your honesty isn’t just radical…it’s revolutionary. Delphine Channels is a life coach, host of the Delphine’s Circle YouTube interview series and founder of Harmoneum.com, an online community for coaching and daily practices. She can be reached at delphine@harmoneum.com. These burgers are a wholesome alternative to processed meat substitutes—perfect for meal prep, grilling season or weeknight dinners. Made with fiber-rich and proteinpacked black beans and quinoa, and antioxidant-rich vegetables and spices, they not only support digestion and heart health, but also help stabilize blood sugar and promote satiety. Spices like cumin, paprika and garlic powder bring bold, smoky flavor, while rolled oats help bind the patties naturally—no eggs or breadcrumbs required. Yield: six (½ cup) patties Ingredients: • 2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed • ¼ cup ketchup (I use Primal Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Ketchup) • 1 tbsp liquid aminos • ½ cup yellow onion, diced • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced • 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled • ½ cup rolled oats • 2 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp smoked paprika Directions: • Cook 1/3 cup of dry quinoa according to its package instructions and set aside. • In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture. • Add ketchup and liquid aminos and stir. • Add onion, bell pepper and cooked quinoa and stir. • In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder and smoked paprika. • Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined. (If the mixture is too wet, add more oats until it reaches a firm consistency.) • Shape the mixture into six patties (using a measuring cup to scoop a ½ cup of mixture at a time for each patty.) • Place burger patties on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and place in a preheated 350° F oven and bake for 25 minutes. Serve on whole-grain or gluten-free buns or wrap with lettuce and your favorite toppings like tomato, onion, sprouts, mashed avocado, hummus and ketchup. Notes: If you choose to grill the burgers, refrigerate patties for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help hold them together. Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four days or freeze for up to two months. Andréa Dunnam, director of events for The Plantrician Project, is a passionate plantbased cook and curator of the plant-based meals served at the International PlantBased Nutrition Healthcare Conference, bringing the power of lifestyle medicine to life through food. 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Bredesen, MD’s The Ageless Brain Continued from page 14 These levels can be checked in standard blood tests; avoiding mercury-containing fish such as tuna and swordfish will lower your mercury levels within three months. Bredesen calls this dietary approach KetoFlex 12/3. It is a ketogenic Mediterranean diet low in carbohydrates, with 12 hours of fasting, including no food three hours before sleep. Other dietary recommendations are foods high in phytonutrients (such as polyphenols), fiber, and monounsaturated and omega-3 fats (avocados, nuts and seeds). He recommends wild-caught low mercury fish (salmon, anchovies, sardines, herring), only pasture-raised organic chicken and eggs and grass-fed beef. The diet is also rich in cruciferous and leafy green vegetables with no grains, dairy or simple carbohydrates. Having an ageless brain also requires regular physical activity with movement and strength activities daily, restful, unmedicated sleep for 7-8 hours nightly, stress management and a rich social life with meaning and purpose. In today’s modern culture, following this lifestyle consistently is not easy, but the rewards of having a healthy brain and body are certainly worth it. Reading The Ageless Brain is a good place to start. Dr. Scherger is the founder of Restore Health Disease Reversal in Indian Wells, a clinic dedicated to weight loss and reversing chronic medical conditions. To schedule a consultation, call (760) 898.9663 or visit www.restorehealth.me.
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