The potential for grains, particularly those containing gluten (i.e. a protein component of wheat, barley, rye), to promote inflammation is a hot topic in the health and wellness world. Yet it is also controversial among nutrition scientists and dietitians. My opinion, as always, is that […]
It may be fair to say that inflammation is the root cause of almost all chronic diseases we experience today. However, even in the absence of a diagnosis of a specific illness or condition, many of us experience “vague” symptoms or discomforts daily, which we […]
Saturated fat vs monounsaturated fat vs polyunsaturated fat – which is better for us? Which fats raise our cholesterol? Which foods are high in which fats? Does any of this even matter??? Controversies around dietary fat are rampant today among the media, public health organizations, […]
As a self-proclaimed nutrition nerd, I have no problem admitting that I have a favorite nutrient. It is fat. Yes, that’s right, I LOVE FAT. Some people count calories in an effort to restrict weight gain. This often leads to food cravings, fluctuations in mood, […]
In my last article, Minding your Gut, I introduced the concept of the brain-gut connection and the importance of the gut microbiome for health. As scientific research evolves, we are learning more and more about the importance of diversity in the types and quantities of […]
The concept of the “Mind-Body Connection” is particularly in vogue these days, especially with rising popularity of yoga, meditation and other mindfulness practices in Western civilizations. Growing evidence shows that such practices area associated with beneficial effects on not only mental health, but also physical […]
We hear it all the time from doctors, health professionals, in the media and even from our parents/elders: “eat a healthy, balanced diet”, or “everything in moderation”. But what does that even mean? If I eat a salad for lunch and then a burger and […]
