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 | May 2, 2020 | carbohydrates
Taking Action March 2, 2020 – Iris EpsteinWhy are commitments regarding behavior change so much easier said than done?Most mornings start off so enthusiastically. You commit to practicing healthier lifestyle behaviors only to end most evenings with regrets and...
by Iris Epstein | Nov 13, 2019 | carbohydrates
The Effects of Carbohydrates on Brain Function November 13, 2019 – Iris EpsteinFueling the brain with carbohydrates plays a major role in the recovery from eating disorders.With the hype about the detrimental effects of eating carbohydrates it is not uncommon...
