As a mental health advocate, functional medicine practitioner, and someone who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 18, there is a frequently used phrase about bipolar that makes me crazy. When someone says, “he is bipolar” or “she is bipolar” or “she’s acting bipolar,” I’ll likely get pretty defensive pretty fast. Bipolar disorder is NOT … Continue reading You Are Not Your Diagnosis
If you are tired of dieting gimmicks but want to upgrade your health with real, whole food - this is for you! Feast 2 Fast is a monthlong metabolic reset that takes you through three layers of carbohydrates to help you tune into what your body needs. It's a way to find balance between "Oh, … Continue reading Group Coaching: Feast 2 Fast
To carb or not to carb? It seems it is always the debate in nutrition these days. Yes, we need carbs, and carbs support our mental health. The top benefits of carbohydrates for mental health are: They feed good gut bugs and create a more diverse microbiome.They help us sleep better!They improve mood health.They keep … Continue reading The Benefits of Carbs for Your Brain
Every week, usually Thursday or Friday, my husband and I plan our meals for the following week. We choose three meals, without a specific day in mind when we'll make them, which gives us room for leftovers or unexpected events. We are pretty flexible, loosely scheduled people - so this works for us. While the … Continue reading The Items I Always Include on My Grocery List
It is hard to keep whole food nutrition in mind during stressful times. Often it seems easier to rely on takeout and pizza delivery than cooking, but I want to share my favorite method for stress-free cooking - Brain Bowls! I could call it the "throw it in a bowl" method of cooking, but it … Continue reading Nourishing Brain Bowls – the Non-Recipe You Need to Make Life Easier
There are many evidenc-based tools that can support kids' anxiety during back to school time. From nutrition, to therapeutic tips to supplements, kids can thrive during times of stress with these supportive tools.
I take eating for my mental health seriously. I don’t prescribe to a specific diet or style of eating, but there are numerous studies out there showing that food IS mood. For those of us who fight a mood disorder of any kind, the way we eat can impact brain health. Because our gut microbiome … Continue reading My Top 5 Mood-Boosting Foods
Ali Miller is a registered dietitian, integrative functional medicine practitioner, and author of Naturally Nourished, The Anti-Anxiety Diet, and The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook. In this episode we discuss the concept of food as mood, how neurotransmitters play a role in gut health, and how your stress response affects your overall health - from mental wellness … Continue reading How Food is Mood – Interview with Ali Miller, RD
Why in the world would I load my coffee up with fat? Does that sound weird and backwards to you? Well, I've been doing it for almost two years now and it has changed my health in many ways. Here are some benefits I've noticed: Less "hanger," more blood sugar control Decreased sugar cravings More … Continue reading Fatty Coffee
