"To sweeten or not sweeten". That phrase may as well be "to be or not to be", because the more you use sweeteners the less likely you are "to be". Sweeteners are food additives used to enhance the taste of sweetness of a food or meal. Sweeteners can be classified as natural or artificial, and they can be classified as nutritive (providing calories) or non-nutritive (providing no calories). … [Read more...]
"Hey doc, can I still drink alcohol?" is a question I frequently get from patients when discussing our nutrition program. It's a good question and one that requires delicate handling. In general, moderate alcohol consumption seems safe from a health standpoint and may even have some health benefits. But, that does not mean you should start drinking alcohol - just because it might have health … [Read more...]
Are you hungry, but it's too early for the next meal? Try these healthy snacks. We suggest our patients eat every 3 to 4 hours. This helps maintain energy levels throughout the day and improves metabolism. So in between meals we recommend people consume a healthy snack - a mid-morning snack and a mid-afternoon snack. General Snack Rules Meals and snacks should be based around a lean protein … [Read more...]
We write on this blog quite a bit about the importance of eating low glycemic foods and have described how low glycemic foods impact blood sugar and insulin levels. But, what are examples of low glycemic foods we should consume? So that's what we are going to tackle today. Low Glycemic: A Key to Reducing Body Fat A major key to weight loss is having the ability to burn calories from fat … [Read more...]
Fat is essential for life. Fat makes up two-thirds of our brain and makes up a big part of our cell membranes. Fat enhances the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K. It provides the body with essential fatty acids that help control inflammation and enhances many cellular functions. Fat is a storage form of energy or calories. Fat provides insulation and protection to our internal organs, too. … [Read more...]
Who can believe that anything so good could possibly be good for you? No way you say, empty calories, high sugar content right? Well your wrong and I'm here to tell you all about it. The key to both of these treats is , you guessed it, moderation. Let me say that again, MODERATION! When used in this manner there are benefits to both these , that you may find amazing . I am not suggesting that … [Read more...]
Eating right is the one area that most of us struggle with, yet proper nutrition is the single biggest key to great health. Are you pressed for time and hate to cook? Do you dislike grocery shopping and cleaning up after a meal? Do you want to avoid all of that, yet desire to feast on food that tastes home cooked? Then try The Meal Movement meal plan. The key to healthy eating is to eat … [Read more...]
The omega-3 fatty acids found primarily in fish (but also some plants) has many health benefits. This article from FoxNews summarizes the results of this study published recently in Neurology. We often hear that what's good for the heart is good for the brain and vice versa. I've never been sure why we would think otherwise. In fact, I think we can reasonably conclude that what is good for … [Read more...]
Can you have too much vitamin D? And, if so, what are the side effects of vitamin D? The detrimental effects of vitamin D deficiency are well known and garnering more and more attention in the medical news. But, like nearly everything else too much of a good thing can be detrimental too, and the same appears true with vitamin D as well. But, it's hard to get too much vitamin D in my … [Read more...]
Nitric oxide may just be the most important molecule in the body next to water and oxygen. So important, in fact, that there is an entire journal dedicated to research on it and the many health benefits of this amazing molecule, Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry, the official journal of the NITRIC OXIDE Society. There are now over 100,000 scientific papers written on nitric oxide with … [Read more...]
