Faith Carini-Graves

Functional fiber refers to isolated, extracted, or synthesized non-digestible carbohydrates that have many proven health benefits. This type of fiber has unique health benefits. Here are a few examples of functional fibers and their benefits: *Psyllium:** This fiber helps with viscous gel formation, bile acid binding, and delayed gastric emptying. It can be beneficial for constipation, stabilizing blood sugar, weight management, and hyperlipidemia. *Chitosan:** Partially soluble, chitosan...

Nutrition is the cornerstone of health- including mental health. Many people struggle with weight management, cravings, and restrictive-binging eating behaviors—often worsened by processed foods, additives, sugars, and the "American diet".  Recently,  glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists  have emerged as a major advance in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. These medications mimic the natural GLP-1 hormone, leading to increased insulin secretion, reduced glucagon, delayed gastric...

Sugar is one of the brain’s greatest allies and most dangerous temptations. Every thought, movement, and memory you make relies on a steady flow of glucose—the brain’s primary fuel. But while the right amount of sugar keeps neurons firing efficiently, too much can quietly damage the brain, increasing inflammation and altering mood, memory, and function. Understanding sugar’s double-edged role helps explain why what we eat directly affects how we think and feel. 🧠 The Brain’s Dependence on...