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ADHD Medication Appetite Suppression: What to Eat When You’re Not Hungry
If your ADHD medication makes food completely unappealing during the day, only for you to become ravenous when it wears off, you aren't alone. ADHD medication appetite suppression is one of the most common side effects people experience, especially with stimulant medications like Vyvanse, Adderall, Concerta and Ritalin. Many of my clients tell me the same story: they skip breakfast, forget lunch, and then find themselves standing in front of the fridge at 9 p.m. eating everyt

Dorothy Perelman
Oct 710 min read


What Is Nutritional Psychology? How a Mental Health Dietitian Can Help
Have you ever noticed that your mood shifts after a skipped lunch, or that a stressful week sends you straight to the snack cupboard? Many of my clients tell me they know what to eat, yet still feel stuck in cycles of low energy, cravings, emotional eating or guilt around food. That's because food and mental health are connected in both directions: what you eat affects how you feel, and how you feel affects how you eat. This connection is the heart of nutritional psychology.

Dorothy Perelman
Oct 95 min read


Nutrition for Depression: A Registered Dietitian's 7-Day Meal Plan Based on the SMILES Trial
participants who followed the Mediterranean diet saw a significant improvement in their depression symptoms.

Dorothy Perelman
Nov 14, 20247 min read


High Protein Diets for Depression: Protein's Role in Mental Health (with a complete protein PDF guide)
High-protein diets have increased in popularity over recent years. This trend is perhaps due to protein’s prominent role in improving...

Dorothy Perelman
Nov 3, 20247 min read


The Power of Your Gut: Overview of the Gut Microbiota's Role in Mental Health
People frequently perceive mental health as solely confined to the realm of the mind, yet its intricacies extend far beyond. Our gut...

Dorothy Perelman
Apr 14, 20244 min read
Incorporating Dietitians into Primary Mental Health Care
The topic of mental health has received a huge surge of attention in recent years. The World Health Organization defines mental health as...

Dorothy Perelman
Sep 10, 20233 min read


Your Body's Second Brain
The Gut Microbiome The human gastrointesinal tract, which is composed of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas,...

Dorothy Perelman
Jun 27, 20214 min read
FATS: FRIEND OR FOE?
Some experts say high fat foods are associated with cardiovascular diseases, clogged arteries, and weight gain. Others claim fat needs to...

Dorothy Perelman
Jan 22, 20219 min read
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