ADHD & Metabolic Health Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common childhood psychiatric disorder, affecting 5% of children worldwide. Even if not a typical neurometabolic disease, there are findings that suggest an important role of metabolic health in…
Mental Health – Part 2: Mechanisms of Disease See Part 1 Mental health vs Neurologic health Historically, there has been a divide between the medical fields of Neurology and Psychiatry, despite some overlap between the two specialties. Dementia is predominantly…
Guide to eating clean when eating out Eating out can be a challenge when you’re trying to eat healthy and avoid ultra-processed foods. While I certainly enjoy dining at restaurants and especially supporting my local favorites, I am also very…
Metabolic flexibility One of the most important principles for metabolic health is that of metabolic flexibility. Metabolic flexibility is the ability of our bodies to switch between utilizing different nutrient energy sources (carbohydrate and fat) depending on what is available…
Eating Healthy is [NOT] Expensive The assertion that eating healthy is expensive appears to be a modern excuse for poor eating habits and may be a reflection of cultural and economic factors. Measuring the expense of eating First, it’s important…
What should I eat? A healthy diet consists of real food, as opposed to processed food. It should be no surprise that processed food is associated with chronic diseases, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, depression, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality.…
