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…
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…
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…
Progress report: 10 September 2018: Slow Progress
Slowed Progress. Ok, we are one month will I have to weigh in again for my Army fitness test. I said I would nto…
Recipe: Grapefruit Pomegranate Ginger Smoothie
Grapefruit Pomegranate Ginger Smoothie We love eating seasonally grown fruit whenever possible. Pomegranate is one season fruit that really gets my goat. I will tell…