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Ketogenic Diet: Simple and Effective

Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 16, 2019 at 12:17 PM

I am a "Keto" man. I believe that the Ketogenic Diet is simple and effective....Just NO CARBS... Some eggs and bacon for breakfast, some meat and vegetables for lunch and some more meat and vegetables for dinner. Throw in some exercise and surely enough your weight will fly off. Surprisingly, you will lose your cravings for carbohydrates; you will have a dramatically decreased appetite; you will have increased energy and you will develop a feeling of well-being. Number wise, your cholesterol and blood sugars will normalize, as will your blood pressure.
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Traveling with your adult children

Posted by Charles Waisbren on February 10, 2019 at 12:36 PM

The times are indeed changing. Traveling with your adult children really exemplifies the growing up of your offspring (sometimes)....
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How To Fight The Winter Blues

Posted by Charles Waisbren on January 27, 2019 at 6:37 PM

You can read this but I'm not sure that there really is a way to beat the winter blues (especially with the snow storm heading this way.....)

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Get enough sleep!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on January 19, 2019 at 1:22 PM

After controlling for smoking, diabetes, fasting glucose and cholesterol, researchers found that compared with people who slept seven to eight hours a night, those who slept less than six hours were 27 percent more likely to be in the highest one-third for the amount of plaque in their arteries. Hence, get to bed early! (I tell my wife this all the time....)

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Artificial Sweeteners: Not Harmful....

Posted by Charles Waisbren on January 11, 2019 at 9:18 AM

I'm a calorie guy. I believe in no sugars. Of course, it is better just to skip all sweeteners but if you must...artificial sweeteners appear safe...
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What is the best diet?

Posted by Charles Waisbren on January 06, 2019 at 11:27 AM

Regardless of the specific diet, non-obese populations stay away from high glycemic foods and get plenty of exercise.
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Season's Greetings!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on December 23, 2018 at 6:06 PM

Have a wonderful holiday and a happy New Year! Going someplace warm might be nice..... I'll be in town and in the office if you need me.... (I'd rather not travel but just give travel advice....)