Hibiscus Tea for Food Addiction Recovery: A Refreshing Alternative to Sweetened Beverages
If you’re working on food addiction recovery, you’ve probably noticed how challenging it can be to navigate the beverage landscape. Sweetened drinks—whether it’s soda, sweetened iced tea, energy drinks, or fancy coffee beverages—often trigger that dopamine-driven reward pathway that keeps us coming back for more. And yes, that includes “diet” beverages with artificial sweeteners. But […]
When Calorie Counting Backfires
Calorie Counting: A Double-Edged Sword in Nutrition and Mental Health Calorie counting has been a cornerstone of mainstream nutrition education for decades. Many people were taught to think of food as numbers: input and output, “calories in, calories out,” as if the body were a simple machine. While tracking calories can help individuals develop awareness […]
Nutrient Deficiencies and Mental Health: Beyond Traditional Diagnostics
Introduction Mental health is not just about brain chemistry—it’s deeply interconnected with our body’s nutritional status. Traditional diagnostic approaches often overlook critical nutrition-related factors that can profoundly impact mental health, leaving many individuals struggling without understanding the root cause of their challenges. Key Insights Nutrient deficiencies can mimic and exacerbate mental health symptoms Standard blood […]
The Gut-Brain Axis: A Functional Medicine Roadmap to Mental Health Recovery
Introduction The intricate relationship between our gut and brain revolutionizes our understanding of mental health recovery. Far beyond traditional treatment approaches, functional medicine reveals a profound connection that offers hope and healing for those struggling with mental health challenges. The key is to understand the gut-brain axis. Key Insights The gut is often called the […]
Holiday Eating & Mental Health: Conversation with Dr. David Wiss
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. David Wiss, a mental health scientist and registered dietitian nutritionist. Together, we will explore the complex relationship between holiday eating, mental health, and addiction recovery. Dr. Wiss will share his personal journey from addiction to becoming a pioneer in nutrition and mental health and offer practical strategies […]
Can Culinary Medicine Improve Mental Health?
We understand the connection between nutrition and mental health at Nutrition in Recovery. However, a lack of energy and motivation, decision fatigue, and poor executive functioning can all make food preparation challenging for individuals struggling with their mental health. Culinary medicine is a form of hands-on nutrition education that shows promise in improving outcomes in […]
Nutritional Criminology: Understanding the Food-Behavior Connection
As we explore the emerging field of nutritional criminology, we uncover fascinating connections between diet, mental health, and antisocial behavior. This isn’t about excusing criminal behavior; it’s about understanding how nutrition might be an overlooked factor in prevention and rehabilitation. The Science Behind Behavior Biological Mechanisms The connection between nutrition and behavior operates through several […]
Gut Health and Mental Health: How They Are Connected
The connection between gut health and mental health is a growing area of research. It reveals the significant impact that our digestive system can have on our mood, emotions, and overall well-being. This bidirectional relationship, often called the “gut-brain axis,” emphasizes the links between the brain and the gut, highlighting how the two systems communicate […]
Using Mindfulness to Avoid the Extremes of Hunger and Fullness
In our fast-paced world, ignoring the natural signals our bodies send us about hunger and fullness is easy. We may eat when we’re not hungry or push past the point of satisfaction, leading to discomfort and guilt. Mindfulness offers a powerful tool to help us reconnect with these signals, allowing us to avoid the extremes […]
Nutrition for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery: Insights from Dr. David Wiss
In a recent episode of “Hack Your Blood Sugar,” host Karen Kennedy sat down with Dr. David Wiss, a pioneering mental health nutritionist, to explore the intricate connections between nutrition, mental health, and addiction recovery. Dr. Wiss, founder of Nutrition in Recovery and creator of the Wise Mind Nutrition app, shared valuable insights on topics […]
