Posts by Laura Malis
Aphasia and Cooking: Brain Food, AI and a Busy May
Preparing for Aphasia and Cooking May has been busy. I am working on two projects at the same time: Preparing for Aphasia Awareness Month in June and developing new cooking blogs. I love both of them. But honestly? It is a lot of work. Especially with aphasia. I need to relax a little. Still work.…
Read MoreAphasia and AI: Perfect vs Imperfect Brain Food
Perfect vs. Imperfect Brain Food. Aphasia and AI Now that I am home, the blog is changing again. Aphasia on the Road is finished for now.Life at home is moving forward.And we are preparing for Aphasia Awareness Month in June. Now I am cooking again.We have to eat! But instead of cooking through The New…
Read MoreHome Again After Aphasia on the Road
Being Home Again (After Aphasia on the Road) Coming home feels different this time. I was away for weeks. Now I’m home again. Twelve states.New places every day.New people. New decisions. New goals. Now I’m home. And everything is quieter. With aphasia, home matters. At home, I know where things are.I don’t have to search for…
Read MoreAphasia on the Road: What I Learned and Why it Mattered
A Month on the Road: Home Now The trip was long. Twelve states. National and state parks, museums, and Cracker Barrel. Music. History. Nature. A month. New places every day. It was wonderful. And I’m tired. What I learned I learned that I can still do hard things. Not the way I used to. More…
Read MoreReducing Ultra-Processed Food After Stroke | Brain Foods Series
7 Brain Foods — and One More Thing Reducing Ultra-Processed Food After Stroke Reducing ultra-processed food after stroke became just as important to me as adding brain foods. Cocoa and coffee. Walnuts. Olive oil. Berries. Beans. Greens. Whole grains. Simple foods that support the brain — day after day. But there is one more thing.…
Read MoreWhole Grain for Brain Health After Stroke: And Real Life like Pizza
Whole Grain for Brain Health After Stroke: And Real Life (Apizza) Whole grains don’t always get the attention they deserve in brain health — but they should. When we think about “brain foods,” we often jump to berries, walnuts, or olive oil. But whole grains quietly support the brain every single day. The quiet strength…
Read MoreGreens for Brain Health After Stroke | Brain Foods Series
Leafy Greens for Brain Health After Stroke Brain Foods Series Up until a few years ago, “greens” were just vegetables: spinach, salad, zucchini, and broccoli. Day in and day out, those were the four vegetables I ate. In the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, vegetables were required. Mom told me to eat them, and I did.…
Read MoreBeans Brain Health | Brain Foods After Stroke
Beans Brain Health. How do I know? AI told me so. Then I decided to find out if it was right. I knew about cocoa and coffee, walnuts, olive oil, and berries (and fruits). But beans? Not so much. So with this blog, I decided to figure out why beans are brain foods — what…
Read MoreBerries Brain Health After Stroke | Brain Foods Series
Berries (and Fruits): A Celebrated Brain Food After Stroke) Berries brain health after stroke is an idea many researchers and doctors now discuss. Blueberries are considered a premier brain food and a superfood. They are highly regarded for their ability to improve memory, cognitive function, and focus. I am giving you the information right at…
Read MoreBrain Food: Olive Oil After Stroke | Aphasia at Home
Learning to Cook After Stroke I experienced olive oil after stroke and aphasia. I learned to cook without reading recipes. My daily brain looked for real, unprocessed meals. But I didn’t start with olive oil. In 2019, before my stroke, I made a decision to stop eating ultra-processed foods. I began reading labels and stopped…
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