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Could Gut Bacterial Imbalance Cause Brain Illness?

June 28, 2014

Could Gut Bacterial Imbalance Cause Brain Illness?

We Americans seem to be obsessed with hygiene and cleanliness. Whether it’s the hand sanitizer dispenser at the end of virtually every aisle in the grocery store, the plethora of antimicrobial cleaning produ…

Grain Brain and the Seven Super Supplements

June 27, 2014

Grain Brain and the Seven Super Supplements

A brain-healthy, Alzheimer’s-fighting diet has properties that extend far beyond just decreasing your daily carb load. To truly provide your body with brain-boosting nutrients and vitamins that help stave of…

The Real Scoop On Salt

June 26, 2014

The Real Scoop On Salt

By: Austin Perlmutter, MD, Medical Student, Miller School of Medicine If you’re like the average American, you’re a bit of a salt addict. More technically, you’re consuming excessive dietary sodium. For most…

Another Important Threat Posed by GMO Food

June 24, 2014

Another Important Threat Posed by GMO Food

Let’s put our conversation about the dangers of GMO foods aside for a moment and consider why so much of America’s agricultural production is now centered on the use of genetically modified seed. One of the …

But It’s Gluten-Free!

June 20, 2014

But It’s Gluten-Free!

I continue to receive a plethora of messages and questions from members of the Grain Brain community looking to find out if a particular gluten-free product is acceptable on the Grain Brain program. These pr…

6 Steps to Get Your Kids Eating Healthy

June 17, 2014

6 Steps to Get Your Kids Eating Healthy

By: Austin Perlmutter, MD, Medical Student, Miller School of Medicine So you’ve finally decided to eat healthier. Congratulations! This is a major step towards a longer and happier life, and likely you’re al…

Red Meat Causes Cancer?

June 13, 2014

Red Meat Causes Cancer?

This week, a study published in the British Medical Journal showed that younger women who ate red meat had a slightly increased risk for developing breast cancer. The study involved close to 90,000 women fol…

Stay Away From Soy

June 11, 2014

Stay Away From Soy

I generally advise against eating soy, and here’s why. First, almost all the soy available these days is genetically modified. I feel quite strongly that GMO produced foods represent a significant health ri…

Cholesterol – Fundamental for Life

June 7, 2014

Cholesterol – Fundamental for Life

As fate would have it, one of the most important chemicals in human physiology to sustain life is cholesterol. Yes, this is the same cholesterol that has been so vilified over the past several decades as bei…

Coconut Oil – Yes, A Healthy Choice

June 5, 2014

Coconut Oil – Yes, A Healthy Choice

It’s clear that we have come full circle in our understanding of the role of dietary fat in human nutrition. For the past two decades, fat has been demonized and Western cultures were directed to an incredib…

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