1. Foods made with industrial and processed seed oils Highly processed oils are often extracted from soybean, corn, rapeseed (the source of canola oil), cottonseed, sunflower, and safflower seeds, and are high in omega fatty acids. -6. Excess consumption of omega-6 can trigger the body to produce chemicals that can lead to inflammation in the … Read more
As a cardiologist who has treated thousands of patients, I am often asked what foods I should eat for a healthy heart. Of course, you don’t have to be a nutritionist to know that you won’t benefit from a diet consisting of cheeseburgers, donuts, and fries. But there are a number of popular options that … Read more
More than 11% of Americans have diabetes, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. As a nutritionist who has lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 30 years, I’ve found that having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to completely stop eating what you love. Controlling blood … Read more
1. Berries use it for: Baked Desserts, Smoothies, Yogurt Toppings, Breakfast Bowls Berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries, are one of the best natural sources of antioxidants. Studies show that antioxidant levels in berries remain stable long after they are frozen. Some of the best stores to find bargain-priced frozen berries are Trader … Read more
Though Gas prices are lower now than it has been in months, inflation continues to send the price of groceries higher than it has been in 43 yearsmaking it a little harder for many Americans to afford the food they need. The home eating index is up 13.5% from last year, according to Most recent … Read more
food and humor they are so intricately connected that they have inspired a new area of brain study: nutritional psychiatrywhich examines how what we eat affects how we feel. As a dietitian and nutritionist Having researched and experienced this connection firsthand, I find it endlessly fascinating that we can empower ourselves to feel partly, or … Read more
eating the right “brain-boosting foods” can significantly lower your risk of developing neurological problems, improve your mental health, and help you stay sharp and focused. As a nutritional psychiatrist, a large part of my job is counseling patients, especially those who want to improve their brain health or are trying to recover from trauma, about … Read more
Like the intricate relationship between the gut and the brain, diet and mental health are inextricably linked, and the connection between them goes both ways: one lack of good dietary options leads to an increase in mental health problems, and mental health problems in turn lead to poor eating habits. When people find out that … Read more