September 2019

Editorial: Artificial sweeteners are not all bad!

Editorial: Artificial sweeteners are not all bad!

I am a physician and I have read a lot of articles that vilify artificial sweeteners.  There are plenty of rat studies that suggest that they may be harmful to rodents.  Very few studies have shown any significant form in humans are the recommended dosage.  In fact, I would do a step further and say that there is limited evidence to suggest that nonnutritive sweeteners have any beneficial effects on metabolism, weight, and obesity-related chronic diseases. 

 

Recipe: Spicy Red Pepper Hummus 


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Progress Report: 27 September 2019


Research: Low leptin levels tied to obesity.


Weight Loss Tip: Add yoga to your exercise plans


Research: Eggs in moderation reduce stroke and heart disease risk


Editorial: Sleep medications are not the answer

Sleep medications are not without risk and will not help you with weight!

As a family physician, sleep medications are one of the common requests that I received from patients.  Sleep medications are one of the most common advertised medications that you will see online.  Sleep medications rank right behind impotence behavioral health, impotence, and dermatologic medications.   The research would have you believe the sleep medications will fix all that is wrong with your sleep, but the facts are that they are not without risk.  

 

Recipe: Cranberry Pineapple Chia Smoothie


List: Milk vs. alternatives