Nutrition - Emeran Mayer, MD

Nutritional Psychiatry and the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis

Nutritional Psychiatry and the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis By MariaLisa Itzoe, DO, MPH The proverbial saying “you are what you eat” first appeared in English in 1930, attributed to the American nutritionist Victor Lindlahr, though its origins are traced back to 19th century French and German variants, and to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates’ famous writings. Regardless …

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What’s So Special About Sourdough Bread?

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What’s So Special About Sourdough Bread? By Fiona Riddle If you’ve ever taken a bite of freshly baked sourdough, you are familiar with its distinctly tangy flavor and chewy texture. It is the perfect addition to a balanced meal, and can easily be made at home with high quality flours. Furthermore, because it is a …

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Risks and Rewards of a Vegan Diet During Pregnancy

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Risks and Rewards of a Vegan Diet During Pregnancy By Juliette Frank The number of people following variations of plant-based diets has risen worldwide in the past decade. Strong data continues to come out around the positive health outcomes of restricting animal products and increasing consumption of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds as well …

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How Preparation Affects The Nutritional Composition of Vegetables

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How Preparation Affects The Nutritional Composition of Vegetables By Fiona Riddle At this point, most people are well aware of the numerous health benefits of a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. Including a diverse range of different types (and colors) provides your body with fiber, phytonutrients, polyphenols and essential vitamins and minerals. What …

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