A new report came out today that states that Alli, the only over-the-counter weight loss medication approved by the FDA, may be linked with liver disease. Although the association has not been proven, there are 27 reported cases of liver damage and 6 cases of liver failure from patients taking this medication and Xenical (the […]
Category Archives: Weight Loss
How Long Does it Take to Get Fit?
Last week, I heard an advertisement on the radio for the “4-minute gym” which actually made me sigh out loud. Yet another company is taking advantage of people by promoting a “quick fix” to make money. So, when I saw an article this week on “How Long Does it Take to Get Fit?” in my […]
Got Milk Questions?
Milk labels can be very confusing, so today I’m going to try to clarify some of the common misconceptions with milk. The following are the answers to some questions my patients frequently ask: What is the difference between Fat-Free Milk and Skim Milk? There is no difference. Skim, fat-free and non-fat milk are all terms […]
Childhood Obesity and Food Allergies…Are They Related?
Food allergies have been on the rise along with childhood obesity. Is this a coincidence? Not necessarily. Researchers studied over 4,000 children and found that overweight or obese children are 25% more likely to have food allergies and are over 50% more likely to be allergic to milk. While researchers are uncertain as to how […]
Alcoholic Beverages: The Calories May Surprise You
There are a lot of misconceptions as to which alcoholic beverage is the “best” choice when trying to watch calories. Many people gravitate toward hard alcohol because they feel that it is a better choice than beer, but this is not necessarily true. In fact, just 1.5 ounces (a shot glass) of hard alcohol often […]
The Truth About Acai Supplements
Acai supplements have become extremely popular recently, and it is no surprise when you look at the ads. Who wouldn’t want to take a supplement that “melts off the pounds”, detoxifies the body and is great source of antioxidants. In fact, it almost sounds too good to be true…and that’s because it is too good […]
Too Little Sleep May Lead to Diabetes
Lack of sleep has been linked to several health problems such as increased risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity and certain types of cancers. Last week, researchers added another reason to make sure that you are getting adequate sleep. They found that people who get less than 6 hours of sleep per night are 4.5 […]
Low Carb or Low Fat…What to Choose for Weight Loss?
People who cut out carbs lose more weight than those on a high-carb diet right? Wrong…one more study confirms that a calorie is a calorie and it doesn’t matter if it comes from carbohydrates, protein or fat when it comes to weight loss. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) studied 811 overweight people for two […]
How Much Sugar Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
Currently, there is not a specific limit set on how much sugar one should eat, and you will find different guidelines depending on where you look. The Dietary Reference Intake Reports of the National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition boards suggest that you limit sugars to a maximum of 25% of your total calories. […]
What Does “Clean Eating” Mean?
Clean Eating has become a buzz word in nutrition. There are clean eating books, magazines and websites. While this may be a newer term, it is not a new way of eating. In fact, it’s taking a step back and eating foods closer to the way they were prepared by our ancestors. So, what does […]