Research appears to prove what Greek physician Hippocrates, known as the father of modern medicine, preached more than two centuries ago: “Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine thy food.”
A growing body of evidence reveals nutrition not only plays a critical role in keeping weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes in check but also contributes to the quality of your mood, memory, and mental acuity.
Debate continues in the medical community about precisely what healthy eating habits should consist of, but there’s some common ground on what does not belong on your grocery list: processed, fried, and packaged foods; alcohol; candy; and baked goods.
Dr. David Perlmutter, a Naples-based neurologist and New York Times best-selling author on nutrition and lifestyle, is known for his holistic and sometimes controversial views.
“We are the global leader in obesity and Alzheimer’s disease,”
