Here’s what hot grease, meat and brain trauma have in common

There are many studies to support both the benefits and drawbacks of eating meat. Whether or not people should eliminate meat from their diet will remain one of the most debated and controversial subjects in the field of health and nutrition. Don’t worry, I’m not here to convince you to eat or stop eating meat. (more…)

Food Tips with Robin Spicuzza

Healthy eating is important for everyone; however, for brain injury survivors, eating nutritious foods are a critical part of overall wellness. BEST Administrator, brain injury support group facilitator and coach, nutritional food consultant and brain injury survivor, Robin Spicuzza, knows this well: healthful eating has become a way of life and a passion for her, (more…)

How a wooden spoon helped me recover from a traumatic brain injury

Editor’s note: The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to introduce brain injury survivor, writer, author, consultant, chef and neuro-nutritional expert, Chef Myron Norman, as our newest BEST guest blogger. Welcome, Chef Myron!–KT It never fails. Whether I’m at the local market buying a fresh jar of honey or talking food tips with a (more…)

Create, Learn, Energize: Our BEST Space

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to announce the expansion of Our BEST Space in University Place, Washington. While BEST remains in the same building as before, we have relocated to the ground floor in suite 1H. This facility continues to offer a safe, comfortable and fun environment for brain injury survivors and their families; however, (more…)