Food

Hormone imbalance is extremely common, and generally it is treated with pharmaceutical interventions. Why don't we take a step back for moment and ask ourselves just why these issues are occurring in the fir...

Without a doubt, one of the most common questions I am asked is on whether or not alcohol consumption is a good idea. And what I have determined, after a fairly extensive review of scientific literature, is ...

Could the food we consume impact our risk for mood disorders and depression? It's a fascinating question, and one we should absolutely be exploring further. Today, I want to look at a study from the journal...

There is certainly a lot of discussion these days about the ketogenic diet, especially as it relates to brain function. I thought it would be instructive to review one of the most important, and early, resea...

Whoever thought you could bake grapefruit? Well you can, and this delicious breakfast proves it! We've got the recipe right here on my website. Enjoy!

What science has revealed over the past decade about the role our resident microbes play in keeping us healthy has truly been remarkable. It's now clear that the more than 100 trillion microbes living on and...

I, like many of you, have often wondered about the notion of drinking a cup of coffee after the evening meal. People often say things like, “I can’t drink coffee after 4PM or I won’t be able to sleep," and t...

As many of you know, I am a big proponent of salmon. Salmon may well be one of the most healthful foods available on the planet. Natural, wild-caught salmon is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, includi...

How much alcohol should we consume? We have all heard that there are health benefits associated with low level alcohol consumption, like drinking a glass or two of red wine each day. Indeed, I have made this...

I’ve received a number of questions lately on how to bring some new flavors to breakfast. While keeping in mind that a brain healthy diet is rich in a number of foods, I certainly have a few favorite breakfa...