Let’s talk about sugar for a moment. Most of us know it contributes to obesity, weakens immunity and creates poor dental health. Yet, the average American adult eats 22 teaspoons of sugar daily. That’s much more than double the recommended daily allowance according to the American Heart Association.
So what can you […]
Diets don’t work.
Here’s the secret to weight loss: eat good food. We change our body chemistry every time we eat. Have some blueberries and kale salad. Grill a salmon. And make sure to eat some turmeric!
Have you wondered how to use less salt in your food? Turmeric is the answer. It’ll spice up […]
You might know that eating too much sugar is bad for your health, but did you know that you can be addicted to sugar?
Eating sugar triggers the reward centre of your brain in the same way that addictive drugs like cocaine do. It’s one of the reasons why giving up sugar can be so challenging […]
The average American consumes 130 pounds of sugar each yearhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2012/08/30/how-much-sugar-are-americans-eating-infographic/#123894f1f718 . It’s everywhere including fruit juices, yogurt, cereals, breads and more. So you may have found yourself asking for the sake of your health “how much sugar should I eat?”
Unfortunately, the answer isn’t that simple.
According to the American Heart Association the recommended daily intake of […]
Yes, you can lose weight. And you don’t need fad diets to do it.
Your diet and lifestyle are tightly, closely linked to your health. More so than most of us realize.
When I first assess a new patient, a diet history is part of the assessment. I see […]
Eating well is way easier than you think.
If you’ve wondered what the best foods are for preventing diabetes, losing weight, or warding off Alzheimer’s, here’s the good news: it’s all the same. There’s one set of guidelines to healthy eating. That’s it. You don’t have to read a bunch of blogs or memorize lots of […]
Fat around your abdomen is worse for your health then the fat you carry around on other parts of your body, like your hips or thighs. More damaging than visible fat, however, is the fat you can’t see. Visceral fat is the body fat that is stored in your abdomen and surrounds internal organs such […]
What to eat has always spurred huge debate. First we were told that fat was the problem. Carbs were the next scapegoat. Sugar and the resulting sugar cravings, however, is the real problem.
You often hear that each generation of Americans is getting bigger and heavier. Kids nowadays are heavier than kids were thirty […]
I grimace each time I hear the word “fat-free.” Fat-free doesn’t mean sugar-free, and it sure isn’t problem-free.
Ever since the sixties we’ve been told that fat is the worst thing we can put in our bodies. Fact check: that’s just not true. In fact, obesity in America has been spiking upwards even though we’ve cut […]
There’s a superfood in your kitchen hiding in plain sight. The common black pepper is actually a pain-fighting superfood with a wide range of nutritional benefits. Here’s what black pepper does for you and tips for drawing the spiciest kick from your pepper.
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