Get Well with Jitka

08/16/2026

I wonder why my dessert recipes get more attention than a soup recipe, for example. Nooo, I really don’t wonder. I get it. 😁

Sooo, if you’re looking for a very pleasant way to survive the heat ☀️, do it with these Teff Flour Cookie Nice Cream Sandwiches! 🍪❄️

And if it’s not hot, enjoy these soft, nutty cookies on their own. Why the heck not? They’re delicious that way, too, you know? And they’re great for traveling!

The link to the full recipe is in the comments.

08/16/2026

08/09/2026

I love anything tangy so I have been making soy yogurt non-stop this summer.
I edited/simplified my original recipe but trust me making yogurt is not rocket science. - In fact, I even successfully made a batch straight in the soy milk container, just by emptying a probiotic pill into it, shaking it and keeping it in a hot spot in our house for 8 hours. No dishes! The only challenge was to get it out of the container. But that's what scissors are for. ;o)

08/08/2026

The perfect dish to make for a potluck or just because you love it so much that you can’t stop eating it. Happens to me every time. ;o)
Full recipe in the comments.

08/08/2026

How do you like your tofu? We like it air-fried.

08/07/2026

Casserole. Adopted from Shane&Simple. This dish has now officially become a new addition to our food rotation.

08/05/2026

Omega-3 supplements have been promoted for brain health, but several randomized clinical trials have found little or no cognitive benefit from omega-3 supplementation in older adults and in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

A 2026 observational study reported an association between omega-3 supplement use and faster cognitive decline, potentially related to reduced brain glucose metabolism.

In short, after nearly two decades of studies, omega-3 supplements have not demonstrated consistent cognitive benefits for preventing cognitive decline or treating Alzheimer’s disease.

If you want to keep your brain healthy, pay attention to physical activity, sleep, cardiovascular health, social connection, and dietary patterns rich in whole plant foods. 🧠

References:
Freund-Levi Y, Eriksdotter-Jönhagen M, Cederholm T, et al. Omega-3 fatty acid treatment in 174 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease: OmegAD study: a randomized double-blind trial. Arch Neurol. 2006;63(10):1402-1408. doi:10.1001/archneur.63.10.1402
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17030655/

van de Rest O, Geleijnse JM, Kok FJ, et al. Effect of fish oil on cognitive performance in older subjects: a randomized, controlled trial. Neurology. 2008;71(6):430-438. doi:10.1212/01.wnl.0000324268.45138.86
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18678826/

Quinn JF, Raman R, Thomas RG, et al. Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and cognitive decline in Alzheimer disease: a randomized trial. JAMA. 2010;304(17):1903-1911. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1510
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21045096/

Sydenham E, Dangour AD, Lim WS. Omega 3 fatty acid for the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;2012(6):CD005379. Published 2012 Jun 13. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005379.pub3
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22696350/

Liao ZB, Hu ZC, Zeng GH, et al. The association between omega-3 supplementation and cognitive decline in older adults. J Prev Alzheimers Dis. 2026;13(6):100569. doi:10.1016/j.tjpad.2026.100569
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42000571/
“Results: Omega-3 supplementation was associated with significantly accelerated cognitive decline.”

08/05/2026

Amazing red beet burgers made with simple wholesome ingredients like beets, chickpeas, oats, flaxseed, and sunflower seeds.

I’m almost ashamed to admit it but I have been making them every week since I created the recipe. They are the best vegan burgers I’ve ever eaten. I hope you will like them too.

08/05/2026

It’s time to make more Strawberry “Ice-Cream” Mousse.

Made with aquafaba, lemon juice, frozen strawberries and a splash of maple syrup in about 10 minutes!

❤️ Full recipe at:
www.nutritionandhealtheducator.com