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Grains, Beans, Nuts, Seeds

Nutrient-poor, hard to digest, and loaded with lectins and anti-nutrients—these are the riskiest foods a human can eat—especially if refined.

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by Georgia Ede

The Problem with Plant Proteins: Grains, Beans, Nuts and Seeds

Rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber, plant proteins form the base of the food pyramid. But when ground into flour, it becomes unhealthy. Gluten intolerance, soy and peanut allergies are on the rise. What’s going on?

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All About My New Book: Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind

This comprehensive guide explains how to combine the surprising truth about brain food with the cutting-edge science of brain metabolism to optimize your mental (and physical) health.

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EAT-Lancet's Plant-Based Planet: 10 Things You Need to Know

My critique of the EAT-Lancet report reveals that their arguments for the planetary shift to a plant-based diet are inconsistent, unscientific, and downplay the serious risks to life and health posed by vegan diets.

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Which Diet Is Healthiest for the Brain?

We have a global mental health crisis on our hands. In this presentation, I argue that there are ingredients within popular modern diets that place the brain at high risk for failure.

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Changes to Dietary Guidelines Needed to Preserve Our Sanity

Since the latest release of the US Dietary Guidelines, a debate has raged about the scientific rigor used to generate nutrition policy. What can be done to restore the public's faith in this process?

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Top Ten Tips for a Healthier Brain in 2018

How’s this for a resolution? Resolve to improve your mood, concentration, and energy, lower your stress, rebalance your hormones, and reduce your risk for dementia and other chronic diseases—all within six weeks.

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The Vegan Brain

Do vegetarian and vegan diets contain the micronutrients our brains need to function properly? What are the most important potential brain nutrient deficiencies that ALL plant-eaters need to be aware of?

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Your Brain on Plants: Micronutrients and Mental Health

Do plant-based diets contain the micronutrients our brains need or are vegans at higher risk for mental health problems? Beyond B12: what you need to know.

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Constipation and Ketogenic Diets

Some people experience constipation on low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets and worry that it is due to a lack of fiber. If you are one of them, take heart! Fiber is not the answer! What is? Read on…

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Foods That Cause Hypothyroidism

Learn how certain foods interfere with thyroid hormone production and how dietary changes can improve your symptoms.

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7 Tips for Restless Legs Syndrome

Dancing in the dark? Your diet may be causing your restless legs syndrome. Here are seven specific recommendations for how to treat RLS without medications.

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The 5 Most Common Constipation Culprits

Constipation can cause significant inconvenience, discomfort, and even disability for some individuals, but can usually be alleviated by knowing which foods are gumming up the works.

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Refined Carbohydrates List

What makes a carbohydrate refined and at what point of refinement does it become unhealthy? Refined carbohydrates are forms of sugars and starches that are not found as is in nature.

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