4 Reasons Why Diet Beverages Won’t Help You Lose Weight
Big name food and beverage companies spend millions of dollars on advertisements to make you believe that their low-calorie, synthetic sweeteners and flavors will solve all of your weight-loss woes....
View Article3 Worst Foods for ADHD
If you—or your child—have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), you need to watch what you eat. In fact, one of the biggest influences on our...
View Article3 Ways To Kick Your Sugar Habit For Good
Among the many dangers inherent in the Standard American Diet (SAD), is the prevalence of sugary mega-drinks. Often referred to as “liquid candy,” these high-calorie beverages are readily available at...
View Article12 Ways to Avoid Depression This Holiday Season
Many people believe that the holidays are the “most wonderful time of the year.” But for others, the holiday season is a time of stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression. The holiday blues are real....
View Article11 Tips to Stop Stress Eating During Shelter-in-Place
By Zoe Davis, MA, LMHC, MS, CNC While this is a stressful time for many, it is also an opportunity to practice mindfulness and deep compassion for ourselves and our community. Food choices may be...
View Article11 Easy-to-Make Brain Healthy Snacks That Taste Delicious
Some foods (like those in the Standard American Diet, fittingly called SAD for short) derail moods, zap energy, and create tension in the mind and body. A poor diet can even lead to memory loss or...
View ArticleWhat’s Behind the ADHD-Overweight Connection?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), is known for certain hallmark characteristics, such as the inability to pay attention, stay organized,...
View ArticleSigns of 7 Common Nutritional Deficiencies (and How to Fix Them Naturally)
Having low levels of certain key nutrients can compromise your brain function, disturb your mood, impact your energy levels, and affect your overall well-being. The following 7 nutrients are commonly...
View ArticleWhat Is the Role of Gut Microbiota in Alzheimer’s Disease?
The human gut has been called the “second brain,” and its network is similarly complex. More than 100 million neurons in the gut communicate with the brain (a system known as the gut-brain axis) and...
View ArticleDo You Know the 45 Negative Health Effects of Sugar?
Most people know that consuming excess sugar is not good for health. However, a new study indicates the negative health effects of added sugars are even worse than previously thought. Indeed, the new...
View ArticleBest Fats for Brain and Mental Health
Remember those low-fat and no-fat diet fads of the 1980s? Some people are still holding on to those antiquated ideas—believing that fat is the enemy. As American obesity has risen in recent decades,...
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Brain Health Guide To Red Dye #40
Content updated from previous publish date. Skittles—sweet treats or toxic chemicals? A 2023 bill passed in California aims to ban several ingredients found in many candies and snack foods. The four...
View Article6 Feel-Good Foods That Actually Increase Anxiety Levels
This blog has been updated from it’s original publish date. With the latest survey from the National Center for Health Statistics showing 28% of U.S. adults are experiencing symptoms of anxiety...
View Article5 Nutrient Deficiencies That Impact Mental Health
The brain is the most expensive real estate in the body. You wouldn’t feed a million-dollar racehorse junk food. You definitely wouldn’t pour junk gasoline in a million-dollar car. Your brain is far...
View ArticleThe 5 Best Ways to Ensure a Stress Free Holiday
This blog has been updated from its original publish date. It seems like every family has at least one relative who excels at creating drama during the holidays. Think about the “crazy maker” at your...
View ArticleIs the Keto Diet Good or Bad for Brain Health?
You may think the ketogenic diet, or keto diet, is simply one of the latest trends in weight loss. But did you know that this diet has been used since the 1920s as a medical treatment? For about 100...
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