Of all psychiatric disorders, eating disorders impact nutrition more than any other. Eating disorders include extreme attitudes, emotions and behaviors surrounding both food and weight issues. They include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. All are serious emotional and physical problems that can have devastating effects and life-threatening consequences. Eating disorders affect both […]
Brain Food
Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food requirements. And in this eye-opening book from an author who is both a neuroscientist and a certified integrative nutritionist, we learn what should be on our menu. Dr. Lisa Mosconi, whose research spans an extraordinary range of specialties including brain science, the microbiome, and nutritional genomics, […]
How to Prepare Herbs for Cooking
Keep your herbs fresher, longer (and chop them in record time) with these smart strategies. First, the good news: You’re probably cooking with fresh herbs. That means you already have a leg up on cooks from a few decades ago, most of whom relied on dried herbs in jars that weren’t replaced nearly as often as […]
Is Juicing Good for You?
Ready to give juicing a whirl? It’s an easy way to get more fruits and veggies into your diet. Before you get started, you should know a few things about what you can expect juicing to do for you, and what’s just hype. If you’re not big into fruits and vegetables, it’s a good way to […]