by Iris Epstein | Nov 30, 2025 | carbohydrates, brain food, dietitian, eating disorders, holiday season, microbiome, recovery, self-care, Uncategorized
Carbohydrates didn’t fail America. America failed carbohydrates. What we’re dealing with today isn’t a nutrition crisis—it’s a psychological one. The fear of carbohydrates dominating the American diet isn’t rooted in physiology or evidence; it’s rooted in repetition....
by Iris Epstein | Mar 3, 2025 | carbohydrates, brain food, eating disorders, recovery
For decades, carbohydrates have been unfairly demonized in mainstream media, often blamed for weight gain, chronic diseases, and poor health. However, scientific research and clinical evidence confirm that carbohydrates are the body’s primary energy source,...
by Iris Epstein | Jul 10, 2021 | brain food
Giving The Brain The Fuel It Needs July 10, 2021 – Iris Epstein Your brand new 2019 car has finally arrived. It’s sparkling in the sun. It looks so chic against the landscape around it. You smile and head to turn on the car so you can go on your first drive. You...