Nuts pack a punch. What’s inside these tiny nutrient powerhouses? Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and even micronutrients such as antioxidants and phytochemicals (1). Nuts are also chock-full of energy. [adsanity id=2529 align=aligncenter /] Each type of nut is different in it’s nutritional content, but provides between 23 -27 kg /g of energy. The fat content […]
Low Carb Meat Eater Beware: Benefits of a Vegetarian Low Carb Diet
Sugar has received a bad rap. Surely, sugars reputation is well deserved. Addicting. Fattening. Tooth decaying. So, the low carb diet craze is really no surprise. It was just a matter of time. You really have multiple choices. Pick one: Atkins, South Beach, Paleo. Yes, Paleo is indeed low carb. This is why it probably […]
A Latte a Day Will Make You Fat
Drink one Starbuck’s Latte a day for one year and gain 20 pounds. Surprised? Not only do you burn $5 a day that you could be investing, but you also get fat. Poor AND fat. [adsanity id=2529 align=aligncenter /] The book The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach is essential reading for financial literacy. He teaches […]
Dark Chocolate Weight Loss: One Tasty Health Benefit
Not only is dark chocolate delicious (my favorite treat), but it has proven health benefits. Chocolate has been shown to lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol as well as improve insulin sensitivity (1, 2, 3, 4). [adsanity id=2529 align=aligncenter /] A study from the Archives of Internal Medicine (5) suggests dark chocolate may help with weight […]
Why Diets Fail and Why Sticking To It Matters More
There are more than 1000 diet books available and more popping up on Amazon every month. These are the “popular diets.” The newest fads. The new diet that everyone is talking about and promises to fix it all. In medicine I’ve learned to be skeptical when there are a thousand treatments for a condition. […]