Your blood sugar may be affecting more than your energy levels. Research suggests that blood sugar regulation plays an important role in brain health and cognitive function, often long before symptoms appear. Here are three markers I routinely review and why they matter.

If you've recently received a food allergy panel showing a long list of reactive foods, you're likely wondering how seriously to take it and whether eliminating all of those foods is really necessary. The short answer is: not always. Food sensitivity testing is one of the most misused tools in nutrition, and a positive result does not automatically mean a food needs to be permanently removed from your diet.