Research: 5 simple changes that could help you live longer
Five lifestyle changes can add years to your life If you could make five small changes to your life that you knew would extend your…
September 2018
Weight loss tip: Pass on the pop
Soda pop can increase weight gain. I love soda or pop. I can remember it being a treat when I would go to football…
Research: Heart disease and diet drinks.
There appears to be a link between diet soda and heart disease. Diet soda is one of the most common drinks that obese and diabetics…
Editorial: Keto Diet – A physician’s point of view.
Should I try a ketogenic diet? I am a scientist by trade, and I try not to dismiss a question without reading up on the…
Recipe: Apple Maqui Kumquat Smoothie
Apple Maqui Kumquat Smoothie I recently tried kumquats for the first time. This tart little citrus fruit is delicious in a smoothie. Apple Maqui…
Myth: Slow weight loss is better for losing weight.
There is no evidence that slow and gradual weight loss is better. For years, I have read book after book, article after article, and…
Weight loss tip: Meal prep your leftovers
Meal Planning Made Easy: Freezing Leftovers Part of my weekly meal planning strategy is to have a few backup meals at all times in the…
Research: Waist circumfernce and what it means for your health.
A trim and tone waist can mean lower body weight and improved health. Our body waist circumference is an indicator of our overall health…
Weight loss tip: Meditate for stress and weight reduction
Meditation will help you cope with chronic stress and lose weight. In my profession, stress is usually a regular part of my life. I am…
Research: Exercise has an impact on the health of obese patients with cardiovascular disease
Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in obese patients. I recently read an article and study that claimed that exercise might outweigh…