How to assess, educate and support clients using food as a foundational mental health tool
When you work with clients who struggle with anxiety, burnout, depression, brain fog or emotional...
Helping clients build a daily eating pattern that nourishes the mind
If there is one thing every client should understand, it is this: the brain is a living, energy-hungry organ that needs...
A practitioner’s deep dive into what the modern diet is really doing to mental health
Most people think of food in terms of calories, convenience or weight. But in mental health and wellness, one...
A practitioner’s deep dive into the nutritional foundations of mental health
When we talk about mental health, the conversation often revolves around therapy, medication, stress management, trauma or...
By Helen Papaconstantinos BA, CNP, RNCP
As spring comes to a close and we move closer to the warmer summer weather, it is appropriate to re-think our health following yet another harsh winter. Spring...
In this edition of our Blue Zones Series, we explore Loma Linda, California, the only recognized Blue Zone in the United States. Known for its remarkable concentration of centenarians and healthy...
By ALISS TERPSTRA CNP
Recently, there was an article published in a journal for nuclear imaging and diagnostics research that discussed a study showing an apparent link between fluoride and coronary...
Discovering the Secrets of Longevity in Central America
In the search for regions where people live longer, healthier lives, Dan Buettner and his team identified five distinct “Blue Zones” across the...
Practical Ways to Incorporate Holistic Nutrition into Your Routine for Lasting Health and Well-being
Incorporating holistic nutrition into your daily routine doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. By focusing on whole, minimally processed foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean...
The Science and Culture Behind Italy’s Exceptional Longevity
Sardinia, Italy, is internationally recognized as one of the original “Blue Zones,” regions where people live exceptionally long and...
Intermittent fasting (IF) has captured attention across the health world — and for good reason. More than just a trend, this flexible eating rhythm shows promising potential to support metabolism...
Among the five Blue Zones identified globally, Okinawa, Japan, stands out for its extraordinary concentration of centenarians, individuals who live beyond 100 years, often in remarkable health...
Have you ever thought about how chewing your food can actually change your metabolism? Proper chewing doesn’t just make eating easier; it plays a key role in how efficiently your body digests and...
What if the key to living longer wasn’t hidden in a pill or a high-tech lab—but in how we eat, live, and connect with others? That’s exactly what the Blue Zones teach us.
Originally studied and...
For many years, food scientists have advocated the use of the Glycemic Index as a useful tool in avoiding certain foods which might cause blood sugar to rise. It is a ranking system that tells you how...
Blood Glucose Regulation
We typically think of the pancreas with respect to blood glucose but the liver is key to regulating this important nutrient. In response to the pancreatic hormones insulin and...