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Doug Cook RD, The Gut Brain Guy

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My practice is grounded in science not dogma. I provide evidence to substantiate my views and nutritional advice.

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Ya. That's right. It's burger time ⁣ ⁣ French

Ya. That's right. It's burger time ⁣
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French fries are my go-to 'indulgence'. Oops. Did I say a bad word? ⁣
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What are your 'sometimes' foods?

It's true. Study after study has shown that most o

It's true. Study after study has shown that most of us routinely miss the mark when it comes to getting all the 25 or so vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health ⁣
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There are lots of reasons including our intake of more processed foods (up to 60% of calories come from processed and/or highly processed foods), eating less nutritious foods, soil depletion of minerals, and more ⁣
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Over time this can impact your brain and mental health and how well you age. If you're curious, Google "nutrient triage theory of aging" by Bruce Ames ⁣
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For me, the strategy is easy. Eat as nutritiously as you can, focusing on quality foods and consider adding a decent supplement, or supplements, as needed ⁣
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Consistently getting adequate amounts of minerals can be a challenge but many aren't getting enough vitamin D, some or a lot of the Bs, C, and of course, omega-3s ⁣
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While many have strong philosophical stances on supplements, in that they will avoid them or recommending them and only focus on food, achieving the goal of ideal intake still remains ⁣
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Leveraging targeted supplementation has always been a part of my approach to nutrition counselling and therapy. If you'd like to set up a coaching call, link to my site is in m bio

Hummus part two ⁣ ⁣ But this one isn't a fancy

Hummus part two ⁣
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But this one isn't a fancy restaurant dish, it's homemade loaded up with fresh herbs (green obviously); maybe it should be called Shamrock Hummus ⁣
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Anyone old enough to remember Shamrock Shakes (does McDonald's still even make them?) ⁣
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How crazy have you gotten with your hummus adventures?

Having your best brain and mental health requires

Having your best brain and mental health requires key nutrients that your body's most important organ is craving ⁣
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These include non-negotiables such as the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DPA, and DHA ⁣
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In a perfect world, about 15 to 20% of your brain's total fat would be omega-3s with DHA making up 92% of that ⁣
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And no, flax, chia, walnuts, soy or spirulina ain't gonna cut it - stick to looking at brain health through the lens biology, anatomy, and biochemistry and NOT dietary ideology/religion ⁣
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To reduce your risk for cognitive decline (dementia), depression, anxiety, and overall poorer moods give your brain the micronutrients it needs all of which are mentioned in this graphic!! ⁣
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When it comes to a getting a brain-loving, food-based multivitamin-mineral, fish and seafood stand head and shoulders over a lot of other foods, so if you love them, try to include more of them weekly - like sardines! ⁣
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Leveraging this kind of evidence is just one of many strategic ideas I offer those looking for optimal brain health and healthy aging⁣⁣ ⁣
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💫Let's get started today, apply for coaching now link in bio💫

Delux hummus if I ever did see some ⁣ ⁣ It's t

Delux hummus if I ever did see some ⁣
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It's true that legumes (correct terminology is pulses) are a protein-rich plant food compared to grains, nuts, and seeds but when the majority of their calories (70%) or some come from carbs, they're really a carb ⁣
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But to make communication simple, we call them a protein because they're typically leveraged as a source of protein in the context of discussions about protein - hence the confusion ⁣
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They are digested and impact your blood sugar like carbs - yes even with their fiber content. This is neither good nor bad in and of itself ⁣
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Chickpeas can be part of a healthy diet, they do have fiber which supports your gut bacteria and is loaded with folate and potassium ⁣
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Regarding this fancy restaurant version, has anyone attempted such an undertaking at home?

New episode alert [podcast link in bio] ⁣ ⁣ No

New episode alert [podcast link in bio] ⁣
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Nothing has been, nor is more confusing for practitioners and clients alike than the IgG food sensitivity test ⁣
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Promoted by many as a food allergy test, IgG testing often results in restrictive diets, unintended weight loss, and a fear of eating. IgG is but one part of the puzzle and when combined with other screening tests (zonulin, histamine/DAO & Candida antibodies), and properly understood by practitioner and client, and communicated accurately, can help inform care ⁣
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Dr. Aron Gonshor breaks it all down for us.⁣
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New episode alert [podcast link in bio] ⁣

Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad, made of s

Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil, occasionally paired with arugula ⁣
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Like pizza Margherita, it features the colours of the Italian flag: green, white, and red ⁣
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Of course, if it's within your budget, spring for some authentic balsamic vinegar instead of the faux stuff that's made with white vinegar and grape must - sooooooo worth it⁣
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That's all

As I've always put it, I grew up in the kitchen wi

As I've always put it, I grew up in the kitchen with my mom and nana who included me in cooking all the time ⁣
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Whether it was helping grate carrots and suet for the Christmas pudding, or being given the important task of SLOWLY adding the rolled oats into a pot of boiling water lest the oatmeal clump - heaven forbid - I've learned to love handling real food ingredients, having the skills to prep my own meals and have the control of deciding what I put into my body ⁣
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I've always taken cooking for granted until I started to work as a professional nutrition professional ⁣
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I remember the time when this assumption was turned on its head. I was referred to a dialysis patient of mine who had lost a significant amount of weight, body muscle, and adipose (body fat) ⁣
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He was severely "protein-energy' malnourished as reported that he was eating bread, butter, and jam three times a day. When I probed further, I soon learned that he had no idea how to cook what I thought would be a basic meal of something like rice, vegetables, and meat or chicken ⁣
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So I then explored the idea of making a sandwich, you know, something easy like tuna fish salad, a little mayo, and lettuce - nope, nada ⁣
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Cooking skills are life skills and EVERYONE should be taught at an early age (along with finances, which of course affects one's food budget) ⁣
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Another way I learned not to take cooking skills for granted comes from meeting people who were never allowed to help out with cooking, or worse, were forbidden to even use the kitchen they grew up with - no getting their own snacks, or making their own meals - can you imagine? ⁣
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In addition to the guidance I had at home, I'm from an era when home economics was taught in junior high/middle school where cooking, along with sewing, was taught as part of the curriculum ⁣
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Not only can I cook, but I can replace a button on my shirt too 😎🤓

It's SUNDAY and the weather for us in the Northern

It's SUNDAY and the weather for us in the Northern Hemisphere is still perfectly glorious so get out and grab your favourite beverage on a patio near you ⁣
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Regular or decaf, I love a latte and for me, there's no substitute for the rich foam made with milk. If you like the milk alternative, have at it 😀 ⁣
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When I worked at a coffee chain eons ago, the test for a perfect latte was for the foam to be able hold one packet of sugar for about 10 seconds before it started to slowly dissolve into the aerated milk ⁣
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Enjoy ⁣
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