Food For Your Health: Asian Diet
by Theresa Oswald, MD • March 22, 2011
There is a pandemic in the United States. It is the rampant disease of malnutrition but not in the usual sense. Malnutrition in regards to bad nutrition or non-sustainable food choices. The leading cause of death in this country and in most parts of the world is cardiovascular disease or diseases related to the heart ... Read more
Breakfast with Serotonin; the simple joy of pancakes
by Theresa Oswald, MD • January 14, 2011
Serotonin is the happiness neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitters are brain proteins that are the chemical messengers of the brain, relaying information from one neuron or brain cell to another. The main building blocks for serotonin are tryptophan and folic acid. Knowing foods that are rich is tryptophan allows you to actually eat your way to ... Read more
Brain Fuel and Low Glycemic Index
by Theresa Oswald, MD • January 14, 2011
The brain has a very high metabolic rate but no fuel storage. This means that optimal brain function depends on a steady stream of fuel especially glucose in our blood stream. Complex carbohydrates with a low glycemic index provide steady fuel or glucose availability. Glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how rapidly carbohydrates ... Read more
Brain Nutrition for Kid’s; it all starts with breakfast
by Theresa Oswald, MD • January 14, 2011
Today’s class at Duo focused on Food For Kid’s Brain Health. We all know that the brain is the body’s most powerful organ — controlling movement, learning abilities, speech and actions. Good nutrition can improve mood, enhance learning, aid motivation and increase energy levels. Research shows that when it comes to ... Read more
