For decades, nutrition advice has followed a one-size-fits-all approach. We’ve all heard the standard recommendations: eat more vegetables, limit saturated fat, get enough protein. But what if your body processes nutrients differently than your neighbor’s?...
By Maddie Hays, MS, CNS Summer has wound down, but here in the Pacific Northwest, warm weather can last into the fall months too. Many student athletes are returning to their weekly practice and competition schedules, some of which may be done outdoors in the sun....
As we age, many of us become concerned about changes in our memory and thinking abilities. It’s natural to wonder: “Is this normal aging, or should I be worried?” Understanding the difference between typical age-related cognitive changes and...
Inspired by “Brain Food” by Dr. Lisa Mosconi. Written by Emina Suta MS RDN IFNCP Cognitive health isn’t just determined by genetics—it’s shaped daily by the foods we choose. In Brain Food, neuroscientist and nutrition expert Dr. Lisa Mosconi explores how specific...
When most people think about eating disorders, conditions like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa often come to mind. However, there’s another eating disorder that is just as real and impactful but often misunderstood or overlooked: Avoidant/Restrictive Food...
If you’re an adult with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you’ve likely experienced the frustration of well-meaning advice that just doesn’t stick. “Just meal prep on Sundays!” “Keep a food journal!” “Eat...
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