'New arguments among Scientists suggests the reason humans have bigger brains (then say other less brainy animals) has much-to-do with the fact that we smartly came out of the trees to go hunting on the coast finding a ready supply of DHA in fish.

Color Matters: Another study on old folks found that seniors who ate the most colorful produce maintained better memories as they got older;

just adding an extra serving of vegetables was all it took to retain the thinking ability of someone five years younger.

'Seeing a pattern here?

I am.

In the past I've talked on here how I'm slowly embracing a more Mediterranean Lifestyle (just click on the tags for older stories). But, it's so refreshing to learn even more how --

what goes in your body

also effects the mind.

This will be that day, that's how it started for me. I easily coulda been the before picture that hung in the dermatologist office. Yep, my skin was that bad.

Allow me take you by the hand here. Baby steps, to baby skin,

or

a few easy tips towards a clearer face. Everything starts within, like an inside out approach -- 'not going to repeat all the dieting tips I wrote about previously but they are worth checking out.

Right now I'm sitting here sipping on a warm glass of green tea with some fresh lemon juice. I do want to stress that's more a lifestyle choice.

But, it can be counted as one quick inside-out-tip. Tea has plenty of anti-oxidants, and fresh lemons help to detoxify the body and ultimately the skin.

Yep, 'got that Mediterranean lifestyle bumping against a few heads. Always another good reason to revisit it right here (CBC News).

This time's more good-then-gravy.

Scientists concluded in a study that eating loads of fruit, fish, lean meats, and veggies lowers the chances of getting all ill.

I just started fishing around my brain more creatively -- and I'm just amazed at how much I have forgotten -- (well, maybe some of that's actually a good thing)...except

recent mind studies all seem to agree as you age -- your body produces less neurotransmitters in your noggen.

yep, pretty much

all down hill after the age of 20 -- "the messages that your brain is sending from end to end become muffled and mostly lost," suggests the Dallas Examiner.

"One of the most powerful ways to prevent brain age loss is to up the pump of blood flow to the brain." Something you can fix with simple aerobics 3 times a week.

Basically that use it, or lose it theory -- “We examined brain structure before and after fitness training, and we found increases of brain volume in a number of areas.”

The human brain can -- "grow new neurons...losses in memory or motor skills can be traced back to inactivity and lack of stimulation," suggests the Guardian U.K..

here are some helpful brain tips -- (add your own by leaving me a comment, I'm sure I'm going to wanna revisit this topic again):

Reading up on a new study that says being obese takes years off your life...for me?

'All about incorporating small changes into my daily diet, or what I called the no-diet plan. I always follow the common sense Don’ts -- like limiting the amount of bad foods in the house (less likely that you will eat those foods); another biggie is eating before going to social events (if you're not starving it's so much easier to control those bad habits).

Here's a list of helpful tips I've collected that might ease ya into making it a lifestyle change (add your own by leaving me a comment) --

Add Fiber
The body digests protein and fiber slowly, making you feel fuller longer. Try mixing high-fiber cereals into other foods, salads, chicken or my fav -- yogurt.

Use the '80:20'
Instead of starving yourself -- try eating healthy 80 percent of the time. That means you can "blow" one meal a week (if you have to).