DrClydeWilson's NUTRITION BLOG

Our sense of self that can overcome food addiction is in the brain's cortical midline

Food addiction is associated with dopamine and natural opioids in the emotion center of the brain, the limbic system. Tested therapeutic methods for overcoming addiction (such as 12-step facilitation therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy) show that the key component to... Read more →

Clyde’s groceries: Vegetables and fruits for 1 week

I just got back from the grocery store. Here is my produce (pictured), all organic when available, all as dark in color as possible, and usually smaller so I get more of fiber- and phytonutrient-rich outer shell: Red kale, green... Read more →

Café Gratitude: Restaurant Review

This meal was great! More soon… Read more →

Book comment: Neutral score (5 out of 10) for Chef MD’s Culinary Medicine

Dr. John La Puma’s book has many positive qualities: It gives sound basic advice, has interesting notes in the margins, questionnaires to engage the reader, information on specific foods, recipes with nutrient information, and an 8-week plan for those who... Read more →

Coconut is a very healthy saturated fat

Coconut is both very healthy and very high in saturated fat. That might sound like a paradox, but the saturated fats in coconut are physically shorter than the saturated fats in animal products, which changes everything. In a meta-analysis of... Read more →

Coconut Shrimp & Squash: 'Culinary Recipe of the Month' by Dr. Clyde and Chef Andrea

Andrea Litto, a personal chef in the Palo Alto area, created this recipe and will be providing monthly “Dr. Clyde meals” that I adjust so they provide the nutrient balance needed for optimum health and disease reduction. Read about Andrea... Read more →

Culinary Dr. Clyde meals by Andrea Litto of TailoredCuisine.com

This week I visited Chef Andrea Litto and her husband Wedge to try our Recipe of the Month. Andrea is creating recipes that taste great using natural foods, and I am adjusting those recipes so that they provide the full... Read more →

Solving food addiction: From self-destructive to truthful self-nurturing

There are many barriers to healthy eating in our environment, such as social pressures and a low availability of convenient healthy foods. There are also many barriers within ourselves, such as habit and low expectations of one’s ability to improve.... Read more →

Caffeine reduces Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Weak signaling of the neurotransmitter dopamine is a main contributor to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The two main prescriptions for ADHD, methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine, both target dopamine (stimulating its release into, and inhibiting its re-uptake from, the synapse).... Read more →

Nutrition for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

As many as 18% of children in the United States suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), making it the most prevalent childhood medical condition. I know many people personally who feel that they or their children suffer from ADHD,... Read more →