Alzheimer’s Disease – Another Manifestation of Metabolic Disease Neurodegenerative disease (dementia, etc.) is arguably the area of greatest failure in medicine. There have been billions of dollars spent on over 400 failed clinical trials in Alzheimer’s Disease, and the…
Guide to eating clean when eating out Eating out can be a challenge when you’re trying to eat healthy and avoid ultra-processed foods. While I certainly enjoy dining at restaurants and especially supporting my local favorites, I am also very…
93% of American Adults are Unhealthy – A Deeper Dive A recent report (2022 study) claimed that only 6.8% of American adults have optimal metabolic health. Their analysis comes from data on adults in the United States age 20+ years…
Fatty Liver Disease Over the last several years, fatty liver disease has been on the rise and has become the most prevalent liver disease in the world, affecting an estimated 25% of the world’s population. Fatty Liver Disease is essentially…
Healthspan: More than just Lifespan Imagine what it would be like to live to an incredibly old age but have no meaningful use of your body, no ability to interact with your loved ones, and no capacity to enjoy life. …
Metabolic flexibility One of the most important principles for metabolic health is that of metabolic flexibility. Metabolic flexibility is the ability of our bodies to switch between utilizing different nutrient energy sources (carbohydrate and fat) depending on what is available…
What should I eat? A healthy diet consists of real food, as opposed to processed food. It should be no surprise that processed food is associated with chronic diseases, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, depression, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality.…
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…
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…
