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The Standard American Diet, or SAD diet, is dangerously abundant in refined and processed carbohydrates. Carbs are over consumed on a daily basis by Americans. Some willingly, but most without any acknowledgement. And, while portion control helps, it is only a small piece of the puzzle. What it comes down to is the food choices […]
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Approach Thanksgiving with a more goal-friendly approach. Here are Thanksgiving classics with a healthy spin. How can we keep our sugar and carbohydrate intake contained during the holiday season? Turkey? Most often you cannot go wrong here as long as it isn’t smothered in butter or overly-packed with stuffing. Here is an easy step-by-step turkey […]
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As of this week,the AHA (American Heart Association) has released new recommendations on blood pressure that will lead to a significant increase in the diagnosis. Read More. The new criteria will diagnose hypertension at 130/90 mmHG, while the previous standard was 140/90 mmHG. The American Heart Association feels they are taking a more proactive and preventative approach. […]
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Supplement of The Week Vitamin D Essential for proper bone strength and healing, immune function, and improved arterial function. Our Vitamin D supplement contains 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 as Cholecalciferol and 200 mcg of vitamin K as Phytonadione (included to prevent calcification of the arteries). Are you getting enough Vitamin D? Most likely […]
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What is completely free, takes minimal effort, and can improve weight loss by up to 44%? Water How can this be? Simply put, water can reduce your hunger by stimulating satiety. Thirst and hunger can be easily confused. I always recommend my patients consume at least one glass of water before each meal. If an […]
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Supplement of The Week Omega Health Omega Health is an ultra-purified, high-dose omega 3 fish oil supplement serving essential to everyone as a potent anti-inflammatory agent. Who Benefits? People with chronic conditions: major anti-inflammatory agent in the body. Diabetics: Increased Insulin Sensitivity, lower blood sugar. High Cholesterol: Lower Triglycerides and increased HDL […]
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Americans have been conditioned to believe that diet sodas are free of consequences. I wish it was just that simple. “Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has been increasingly associated with negative health outcomes such as being overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome… Based largely on these associations, many researchers and healthcare practitioners have […]