Research: Low Carb, Fat, and Calorie Claims: Hype or Healthy?
“Low-Content” Nutrient Claims in the United States Don’t Add Up I can remember the big low-fat claims for nearly a half century, but the fact…
Weight Loss
Editorial: Food Subsidies – Right Choice to Encourage Good Choices?
Will sin taxes and subsidies improve healthy dietary choices? I have discussed both sin taxes and the increasing obesity epidemic in the article entitled “Food for…
Research:Hiding Eating Habits in Youth Tied to Obesity
Obesity Tied to Secretive Eating I am not an expert on eating disorders or obesity for that matter, but as a primary care physician, I…
Myth: Rice Will Make Me Fat
Rice: Should I avoid it? Rice is a grain and is one of the most consumed foods in the world. It is cheap and very…
Recipe: Jalapeño Chicken Teriyaki
A delicious and spicy dish with the zing of ginger and sweetness of teriyaki. This a delicious recipe that adds the slight kick of jalapeño…
Myth: Exercise Turns Fat Into Muscle
No amount of exercise will turn fat into muscle. Sit-Ups I remember in high school that guys and my football coaches used this statement. Even…
Inspiration Quote: Continue
[pullquote]“I am in shape. Round is a shape.”– Anonymous[/pullquote] We spend a lot of time and effort on losing weight. American’s spend billions on supplements,…
Nutrition Guidelines Often Don’t Add Up
Guidelines for food intake are not evidence based. I am confident that nearly 100% of the public has seen the food pyramid and the new…
Editorial: Coffee Might Be Expanding Your Waistline
Cappuccino Your coffee habit might be making you fat. I love a good cup of morning joe. No, I am not talking about a third-rate…
White Kidney Bean Extract: Help or Hype?
Reader Question: Does White Kidney Bean Extract work for Weight Loss? This question came to me from a reader who is struggling with weight…