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 […]
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. […]
Home-schooled children may be thinner
School food can be uninspiring (and even downright unhealthy). I remember square cheese pizza slices during my days. No worries. The tomato sauce counts as a vegetable serving (based on government standards). High schoolers devour hamburger and fries as a daily option and machines dispense sugary drinks and junk food. The government-funded school food system […]