A study was published at the end of last month in JAMA Original Investigation about Sucralose/Splenda (see reference 1 below). Yesterday, NPR published an article explaining the study (see reference 2 below). Let’s review the study. The investigators compared sucrose (a combination of fructose and glucose) to Sucralose (Splenda) and water. Sucrose vs Sucralose was […]
Diet cycling, also known as intermittent energy restriction, is a method of body fat loss that involves dieting for a period of time and then weight maintenance for a period of time. This cycle is repeated over and over until a goal weight is achieved. The hopes are to decrease muscle loss and resultantly to […]
Many of my patients choose to do a low carbohydrate nutritional plan. I think this is a great option but only if it works for you. Individualizing a nutritional plan is extremely important because we want to choose a nutritional plan that you can do the rest of your life without weight regain. Some people […]
When trying to lose weight we not only need to focus on the healthy side of the picture but we also still need to have an energy deficit. This means that you burn more calories than you take in. This is easier said than done. A calorie is not just a calorie. Some foods require […]
1. Meal prep!!! Make a calendar planning your meals for the week then make the meals and put them in containers. Take the decision making aspect out of a lot of your meals. When you are in a rush or have no clue what you are going to eat it leaves room for poor decisions […]
Sometimes there is no other option for eating except for fast food. I do not recommend this regularly but instead to prepare ahead with a meal prep inside a cooler. One of the main reasons is that you are not eating whole grains, lean meats, fruits and vegetables. The foods you get at a fast […]
Meal prep is a great way to plan your meals for the week. We strongly recommend it. A man without a plan plans to fail. Below is a weekly calendar we have made for you to fill out your planned meals for the week and an area for a grocery list. You can also do […]
In populations sharing the same environment there are both obese and normal weight individuals. This might suggest that some individuals are more susceptible to weight gain than others. This difference could be the result of the individual genetic profile. In 1997, the Leptin (LPT) gene was the first gene associated with a Mendelian nonsyndromic form […]
What is your metabolism? This is a question I’ve wondered about many of my patients for years but I have not had a way to measure it until now. I have had many patients tell me that their metabolism is slow because they do not eat very much but still either gain weight or cannot […]
Physical activity is extremely important. Not only does it benefit your overall health, but there are studies to show that some people lose weight with increased physical activity and for most people the increased physical activity helps to maintain weight that has already been lost. The US dietary guidelines recommend: 1. For substantial health benefits, […]