Weight loss: More than just calories When it comes to weight loss, the standard advice is to eat less and exercise more. This simple piece of advice pays homage to the Calories In, Calories Out theory that taught us the…
Are you getting pure olive oil? Unfortunately, the olive oil industry has not always been transparent with its labeling. There is a long history of adulterated products showing up on store shelves that are not pure olive oil despite being…
When it comes to selecting food and reading nutrition labels, there are 3 ingredients that are common in highly processed foods that are best avoided: sugar, refined grains, and seed oils. Note that these are in addition to some obvious…
Importance of Physical Activity Physical activity has long been recognized as an important tool for weight loss and overall health, and it is increasingly appreciated that any movement is beneficial, not just the dedicated exercise routines performed in a gym…
[Originally published November 5, 2017, on DietDoctor.com, the world’s largest low carb website] Just one week after my activity restriction ended following hernia repair surgery, I embarked on a 3-day backpacking trip in the Olympic National Park in Washington state…
Vitamin D One of the fat-soluble vitamins, although technically not a vitamin because it can be synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight (Ultraviolet B radiation). Vitamin D is involved in the regulation of at least 800 genes. Vitamin…
Insulin resistance is now the most prevalent medical condition in the world, and yet many people are unaware of it. In health care, we are accustomed to talking about a myriad of diseases as if they are all separate entities, e.g.…
Weight loss We frequently use the term “weight loss” as a health goal, but is that really what we’re after? After all, “weight loss” is aimed at reversing the “weight gain” we have experienced. The problem with this terminology is…
