The key to weight loss is diet quality; not quantity. You need to have a diet with more vegetables, more whole foods, less added sugar and less refined grains. I favor a diet with NO SUGAR.... It is easier to keep track....
Read more:
How to stay healthy while traveling: Don't over eat; don't over drink alcohol; squeeze in some exercise; get enough sleep; drink plenty of (bottled) water.....and be careful of under-cooked food...
No big surprise here: Exercise is good for you... 30 minutes a day, with some of the exercise being vigorous, is all it takes....
Read more:
Get your flu shot! It protects you as well as those around you.
Eating out can be hazardous to your health. Many times, restaurant food is very high in calories, salt and fat. I vote for home cooking.......
Read more
Go out and take your dog for a walk....Studies show that it is good exercise for everyone...
You may be trim and fit.....and yet you may still have heart disease. There are five major risk factors for heart blockages: FAMILY HISTORY, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking. Hence, even if you are a non smoker with a terrific blood pressure, good blood sugar and a normal cholesterol level, if you have a family history of heart disease you are at risk. For people with risk factors, I continue to recommend an ultra-fast CT of the heart vessels to get a better idea of the cardiac status.
Read more:
If you have atherosclerosis, it is now proven that a statin PLUS Vascepa ( a prescription fish oil with only EPA) prevents a cardiac event better than just a statin only. The over the counter fish oils are not pure or potent enough to have this benefit.....
Read more:
Is it time to reconsider low dairy diets? Cheese and yogurt may not be as evil as once thought.....
Read more:
Why take diet advice from a caveman? You probably shouldn't..... The Mediterranean Diet is the way to go... Read more
Appointment