Between parties and celebrations, you eat out a lot more often during the holidays. And this means that more than half of us will gain at least a pound, and 10% of us will gain five pounds or more. Still, while we might put “lose weight” at the top of our resolutions list, more… Continue Reading
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Colon Cleansing and Weight Management
By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I’ve noticed a number of weight loss programs recommend starting with a detox or cleansing regimen. Is this a good idea and is this a safe thing to do? The practice of “kicking off” a weight loss program with a cleanse offers dieters some advantages. By… Continue Reading
Artificial Sweeteners Alter Blood Sugar & Gut Bacteria
Sometimes, you just need something sweet. Whether it’s for your morning coffee, in your diet soda, or for “better-for-you” home-baked goods, who hasn’t tried a sugar-free sweetener in the name of health or weight loss? But what if your efforts to reduce your sugar intake were actually making you fatter? What if you are… Continue Reading
Eating Out Means More Calories, Sodium, Sugar & Fat
A lot of social activities revolve around food – a date, girls’ night out, or even a birthday celebration. And then there are those nights when you’re just too tired to cook, or you’re really craving that one dish from your favorite local restaurant. It seems that we’re eating out more than ever, with… Continue Reading
Why Sugar & Agave Are Bad for Your Health
“Naturally sweetened with agave,” the sales attendant stated proudly, as I eyed the expensive tequila. Her tone and the knowing look on her face resonated with the implication that agave is a better sweetener than sugar. What the sales attendant and most people don’t realize is that agave is actually worse than sugar. Why?… Continue Reading
AHA Recommends Upper Limit on Sugar Intake
The American Heart Association released today specific recommendations about the amount of sugars that can be consumed as part of a heart-healthy diet. The message? Americans need to cut way back on added sugars. The statement was published in Circulation, the official journal of the AHA. For the first time, the AHA established… Continue Reading