Nutrition
Unveiling the Health Secrets Within: Understanding the Gut Microbiome
The human body is home to trillions of microorganisms, forming a complex ecosystem within our gastrointestinal tract (GIT) known as the gut microbiome. Long overshadowed by the spotlight on human cells, this intricate community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other...
Polyphenols: Health Benefits and Food Sources
I have long believed that a diet of fruits, vegetables, and seeds had a positive impact on overall health. A great example are studies looking at people who eat a Mediterranean diet (diet with a high concentration of fruits, vegetables and legumes). The reason might...
Protein Improves Brain Health
Studies have shown that diets high in animal protein may help to prevent neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Furthermore, there is a growing body of evidence that animal protein might be the key that unlocks the door to health...
Protein: Essential to brain health and repair
Protein, often referred to as the “building blocks of life” is arguably the most critical macronutrient for brain health and repair and disease prevention as we age. One of three macronutrients found in food the body is primarily composed of protein (second only to...
Simple versus Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients that make up the foundation of our diet, along with protein and fat. They are found in a wide variety of foods, from fruits and vegetables to bread and pasta. Despite their importance in our diet, carbohydrates have...
Brain Health and Recovery: Food IS Medicine
Brain Health and Recovery: Food IS Medicine Food can be an excellent tool to enhance brain health and recovery. However, if you thought the brain was a complicated system to understand, the data on nutrition is far more complicated. So, spoiler, there is no “perfect...