September 2019

Editorial

Nutrition, Weight Loss September 30, 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-in-flour

Nutrition, Recipe, Weight Loss September 29, 2019

Recipe: Spicy Red Pepper Hummus 

Spicy Red Pepper Hummus : A healthier option than nachos It is Sunday and this is a great recipe for game day.  Yes, I know it…

 

Weight Loss September 28, 2019

List: ways to prevent erectile dysfunction

Lowering your risk of ED is as easy as following these ten easy steps. Cigarettes cause impotency Nothing will make a guy cross his legs…

 
Progress report

Progress Report, Weight Loss September 27, 2019

Progress Report: 27 September 2019

FIRST GOAL MET!!!! Yesterday was my PT test and I met my goal of less than 26% BF and 219. No I get to take…

 
Research word

Research, Weight Loss September 26, 2019

Research: Low leptin levels tied to obesity.

Leptin deficiencies tied to weight gain and obesity. Most people looking to lose weight are looking for a quick and easy weight loss trick. The…

 
Weight Loss Tip 210 - Add yoga to your exercise plans

Exercise, Weight Loss September 25, 2019

Weight Loss Tip: Add yoga to your exercise plans

Yoga is a great low impact exercise to help with weight loss. Yoga is a fantastic exercise. It is been touted to help with just…

 
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Nutrition, Research September 24, 2019

Research: Eggs in moderation reduce stroke and heart disease risk

I have written articles in the past lauding eggs as a protein source and writing about the research-proven weight loss benefits of eggs. I have…

 
Editorial

Weight Loss September 23, 2019

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-Word

Nutrition, Recipe, Weight Loss September 22, 2019

Recipe: Cranberry Pineapple Chia Smoothie

The Cranberry Pineapple Chia Smoothie recipe is a simple drink that tastes great and is very easy to make. It is not only a treat…

 

Nutrition, Weight Loss September 21, 2019

List: Milk vs. alternatives

Cow’s milk vs. the alternatives: Which is the better choice? Milk Before I start, let me begin the article with the acknowledgment and confession: I…