March 7, 2022 by John Fernandez
Digestive Health: Sensitive But Vital Issues...
Digestive health is not a comfortable topic for patients to talk about...
Figuring Your Ideal Weight – And Why...
A BMI “body mass index” quickly configures a status number (18.5-24.9 considered “normal”) using your height and weight. But a healthy weight is not just...
December 29, 2021 / 4 min read
Healthy, Plant-Rich Diet May Help Lower Risk...
Poor metabolic health, which is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, has been associated with increased risk and severity of COVID-19....
November 24, 2021 / 3 min read
Artificial Sweeteners: Top Reasons for Monitoring, Reducing...
Because of the widespread use of artificial sweeteners in drinks and packaged foods, many people consume them without even realizing it. Most diet soft drinks...
November 16, 2021 / 4 min read
Latest Case Against Too Many Sugary Drinks
Sugary drinks fuel weight gain and the U.S. obesity epidemic among adults and children, elevating the risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases, physicians, dietitians...
September 16, 2021 / 3 min read
How Gut Bacteria Affects Many Aspects of...
Most people don’t realize they share their bodies with trillions of bacteria, fungi and other microbes. The majority of these live deep within our intestines...
July 12, 2021 / 5 min read
Quarantine 15: What is it? Why is...
“Quarantine 15” is the new “Freshman 15” — which referred to students starting in college who end up with unwanted, extra pounds. Similarly, Quarantine 15...
April 24, 2021 / 4 min read
Ketogenic Diets: High in Fat, Side Effects...
As quick weight-loss diets go, the usual formula involves eating less carbohydrates and more protein for a period of time. These days, one of the...
March 26, 2021 / 3 min read
Updated U.S. Dietary Guidelines Omit Recommendations to...
The U.S. government has issued new dietary guidelines that keep existing limits on “added sugars” and alcohol consumption — despite stricter recommendations from an advisory...
January 7, 2021 / 3 min read
Whole vs. Refined: Knowing Your Grain Products...
Grains themselves are not fattening, confirms Lucette Talamas, a registered dietitian with Community Heath at Baptist Health South Florida. Just make sure you eat the...
December 9, 2020 / 2 min read
