We love Dr. Leslie Korn! She is thought leader, teacher and practitioner of integrative medicine for mental health and was an important piece of Cyndi’s integrative training. Using an integrative approach to mental health incorporates the importance of healthy fats to nourish the brain.

According to Dr. Korn, “One of the essentials of mental health is to make your own salad dressing. It can be simple or elaborate, but homemade can be medicine for the brain whereas store-bought dressings will never be. Nearly any dressing will do, but this is one of my favorites.”

At Flourish we encourage our people to be mindful of the fats that show up in their food as not all fats are good for your body and brain. For instance, most conventional fats are seed oils and high in Omega 6 fats which can be inflammatory to the brain and body. The brain and body need an abundance of Omega 3 fatty acids.

The dressing recipe below is an ideal way to incorporate a healthy combination of fats into your diet. The dressing is easy to make and delicious! It’s also helpful in eliminating toxic seed oils like canola, corn, soybeanwhich are found in most store bought dressings.

We’ve also included a version that adds Apple Cider Vinegar to ensure healthy blood glucose control which can improve mood by decreasing anxiety.

Ingredients

• 1. cup. extra- virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup organic hemp oil

• ¼ cup organic flax seed oil

• 10 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 8-10 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

• 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup or raw honey

• 1 tsp. sea salt

• 2–3 minced cloves garlic, finely chopped

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Whisk all the ingredients together and store in a glass jar. Will keep for 1 week.

Makes about 24 ounces of dressing.

Optional add- ins: 4 tsp. Dijon mustard, 2 tsp. curry powder, fresh chopped herbs

Reference: https://drlesliekorn.com/2017/07/hemp-recipe-brain-health/