Tag Archives: childhood obesity
The Obesity Gene
Is there really an obesity gene? I think the answer is yes and no. First the yes. There are likely genes that predispose someone to being overweight or obese. It is not just one gene but perhaps 10 or 50, … Continue reading
3 Steps to Avoid The Weight Loss Plateau
We’ve all heard about it, right? Many people have experienced it and the frustrations that go with it. When you’re trying to lose weight there’s nothing more aggravating than not actually losing weight. The scenario can go one of two … Continue reading
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The Choice is Your’s
Finally, we’re back with another blog! After a busy July and almost a month without a computer with some major hard drive issues, I am happy to be back writing about health and happiness! I recently read an article written … Continue reading
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‘What’ you eat is more important than ‘How Much.’
Finally a large-scale study has concluded what I have been telling patients for years! What you eat is more important than how much of it you eat. A calorie is not a calorie! If you ask many classically trained dietitians … Continue reading
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Activity or Exercise? Do you know the difference?
Exercise is the key to staying healthy. Studies show that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle because it reduces heart disease, cancer, depression, stroke and dementia to name just a few. However, I find that most people … Continue reading
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The New “Food Guide Pyramid”
Well, it’s not really a pyramid anymore. It’s a plate. And it’s still wrong. But before I get into that let me focus on the positives about it. First, the design. I like it. It’s simple and much easier to … Continue reading
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Agave Syrup – the carefree alternative sweetener?
Agave nectar syrup has gotten a lot of press lately. I must admit that I dismissed most of it and until today had not really looked into whether or not this natural sweetener was good or bad for us. This … Continue reading
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See Where America Stacks Up In Life Expectancy
The U.S. is lagging behind other high income countries in life expectancy despite spending more on health care than any other country. A new report from the National Research Council finds that Americans can expect to live shorter lives than … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Weight Gain – Fact or Fiction?
It’s the start of the Holiday Season! I love the holidays. Food, fun and family. It’s a great time of year for those things. It’s not a great time of year for most of us in terms of our health, … Continue reading
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Body Mass Index – Don’t pay any attention to it
The Body Mass Index, or BMI, is used to ascertain whether someone is overweight, obese or at the correct weight for their height. It’s used by health professionals across this country as a guide for their patient’s health. It’s wrong. … Continue reading
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