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There are many myths surrounding weight loss. It’s difficult to tell if the bits of advice about weight loss are true or false. One commonly encountered bit of advice is that drinking a glass of water before a meal will help you lose weight. Is this true? Yes, if you drink a lot of water. …
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This week there have been many articles circling the web relating to the issue of childhood obesity. The First Lady is pushing her “Let’s Move” campaign towards taking a community approach to changing the way children are living today. The senate is set to discuss limiting the access of junk food in cafeterias and vending …
In a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers identified 4 factors tied to reduced disease risk: never smoking, having a body mass index (BMI) lower than 30, performing at least 3.5 hours per week of physical activity, and following a healthy diet. Participants with all 4 factors had a 78% lower …
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While obesity has become a prevalent issue in America, the many Americans that are obese may not realize how they have become the weight they are today. Energy balance has been demonstrated repeatedly by many different organizations as a way to maintain or lose weight. This energy balance is demonstrated by examining the amount of …
A recently published study from the University of North Carolina looking at trends in snacking behavior probably won’t surprise you: Almost all adults (97%) now report snacking at least once a day (up from 71% in the 70s) Adults are snacking more frequently per day. Our snacks contain higher amounts of salt and carbohydrates (dessert foods, salty …
Obesity is now a bigger overall threat to people’s health than smoking, according to results of the longest ongoing health study of adults in the United States. Obesity causes as much or more disease than tobacco, says the study, conducted by researchers from Columbia University and the City College of New York. It adds that …
In terms of carbohydrates, an overall reduction of processed, simple carbohydrates in the diet is the best approach for weight loss while maintaining satiety. Specifically, the carbohydrate reduction in the diet should focus on consuming more protein and less bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, and corn. Along with that list, a natural reduction of sugars and …
FDA notified consumers and healthcare professionals about a counterfeit and potentially harmful version of Alli 60 mg capsules (120 count refill kit). The counterfeit version contained the controlled substance sibutramine and did not contain orlistat, the active ingredient. Sibutramine is a drug that should not be used in certain patient populations or without physician oversight. …
One of the most intriguing aspects about reducing your carbohydrate intake is the surprising sculpting effect it has on your body. This seems to be most notable in women because they genetically carry a greater proportion of fat in the hips and thighs are much more apt to notice a change in how their skirt …
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I wanted to give you just another reason to worry about your consumption of artificial sweeteners. A recent study has demonstrated that the intense sweetness of artificial sweeteners (in this case saccharin) is preferred as a rewards over cocaine in rats. This even applies to rats that were already addicted to cocaine! The cocaine-addicted rats …
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One of the most well established concepts in psychology is that animals (including humans) learn about relationships among the events they experience. These repeated experiences can change how we react to the events we’ve experienced. This is the basis of Pavlovian psychology. Research on the use of artificial sweeteners suggests just such a mechanism may …
No. In terms of weight loss, breads are arguably one of the worst foods to be consuming. There are grocery aisles with thousands of bread loaves on the shelf, yet very few could even be charactarized as healthy. Many of them contain high amounts of sugars or high fructose corn syrup. There is a large …
The jump to starting exercise may be easier than most think, but usually the hardest part is jumping off the couch potato train. Most individuals don’t even think of themselves as couch potatoes, as they are busy with a pressing schedule of a building a career, raising a family, and having an active social life. Getting started …
Another measure of how processing has altered the nutritional value of foods is the increasing calorie density of food. This can be measured as the number of calories per pound of any given type of food. A shocking example of this is what happens to corn as if goes through modern food processing. One pound …
So where does this unprecedented increase of dietary carbohydrates leave us in the modern era? Modern humans presently consume more carbohydrates in a single day than Stone Age humans consumed in a year, and 20-30% more than we did just a few decades ago. Part of the reason for the significant increase is that carbohydrate-based …
I do! I’ve watched the show the ‘The Biggest Loser’ a few times and come away each time with the same thought, “This is the most dangerous, manipulative show I’ve ever seen on television.” Medically speaking, to encourage individuals to lose weight at these tremendous rates is very unhealthy and extremely dangerous. Weight loss experts …
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Many of my patients who are working on the carbohydrate restriction to improve their blood pressure, blood sugars, triglycerdies and weight often tell me that if they “fall of the wagon” and start eating high carbohydrates foods, they can’t seem to stop. There are scientific reasons for this. Eating a diet high in carbohydrates results …
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Try eating more slowly if you’re looking to shed some pounds. When you eat too fast you can outpace your body’s normal hunger mechanisms that tell you when you are full. The more slowly an individual eats, the more the body is able to release hormones that suppress our hunger. So, eating a moderate …
One of the more intriguing health benefits I’ve observed in my patients from decreasing carbohydrate intake (to 25-30% of daily calorie intake) and increasing protein (20-30 grams per meal 3 times per day) is the significant and fairly rapid body sculpting effect that occurs. Patients will often comment how quickly they seem to shrink in …
As many as 100,000 cases of cancer could be prevented in the U.S. each year if Americans get rid of their excess body fat. The estimates suggest that heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems aren’t the only illnesses in which rampant obesity is causing havoc. A 2007 report from the American Institute for Cancer Research …
Just when you thought it was safe to escape the cold and cuddle up with your favorite snacks at the local movie theater, the people at the Center for Science in the Public Interest are popping the lid on movie theater popcorn’s calorie, fat, and salt content. A large popcorn packs the biggest punch, containing …
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The holidays can be difficult for those that are taking the low carb approach. Socially involved holidays can be an exception to enjoy your favorite foods. The ham or turkey, green beans, and the acorn squash are the best options for a low calorie and low carb approach, but you can still enjoy your mashed potatoes and gravy on …
With Thanksgiving only days away, recipe planning and grocery shopping is at its peak. Before you head out this week with your grocery list, see if you can stock up on low carb alternatives to your favorite Thanksgiving dishes. A low carb plate alternative to a traditional plate can still be satisfying, such as stuffing, cranberry relish, …
Food is an important emotional component in many of our lives. We have incorporated food through the ages for ceremonies involving life, death, religion and family. Because of this, it is important to not feel like the most important meals of your life are being excessively altered by your effort to eat in a more …
Protein bars are an excellent way to supplement a meal and they are great for post-workout energy and to restore glycogen stores in your muscles. Due to confusing marketing and advertising, some bars appear ‘healthier’ when really they are horrible. Ideally I recommend a bar that is high in protein, low in carbohydrates and sugars, …
We are social creatures. No matter what religion or nationality, food will always be present at a social event. With the upcoming fall and winter holidays, the pressure of foods at social events is inevitable. In order to prevent the weight gain, I recommend to my patients to follow a few pointers. 1. Have Fun. …
Patients begin a weight loss program with us and want to ramp up the exercise immediately. Although I think it great that a person is wanting to get fit, a sudden increase in exercise can actually have negative effects. It may stimulate a person’s appetite, they may injure themselves or exhaust themselves. Depending on your …
Stress occurs in our lives every day for different reasons. Each person deals with their stress differently. One common trend with patients trying to lose weight is that their stress outlet is eating food. This is the opposite direction of the healthy life they are trying to lead, but a hard habit to break. Follow …
About 80% of my weight loss patients have a similar complaint, they feel a sense of hunger in the afternoon described as a “grumbling” of their stomach, a sense of weakness or even a shaky sensation as if they have low blood sugar. And I tell them all the same thing, “Your sense of hunger …
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The holidays are meant for family and friends to be together. For people trying to lose weight, a worry of the holidays is the Thanksgiving meal. I’ve outlined the calories of a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Keep in mind, this breakdown does not include going up for second servings. Thanksgiving Meal: Food Amt Cal Fat Carb Sugar Protein Turkey breast 6 …
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