A Hidden Contributor To The Obesity Epidemic
Obesity has hit epidemic proportions and people are desperate to do anything to lose their unwanted fat. Eating a healthy diet and performing regular exercise are paramount to losing fat, but there is one factor that will prevent millions of people from ever losing fat. According to the US government, this one thing is also […]
Less Animal Protein And More Plant-Based For Life Extension?
We all want to maximize the length of our years and get the most enjoyment out of the one life we have. The question is, how do we do that? There are many approaches, but they all center around taking good care of our bodies and minds. Helpful tips are always popping up in the […]
Are Your Food Choices Influenced By Social Media?
Kind of a funny question to be asking if you’re here reading this while possibly looking for nutrition information, right? Like most people, you’re probably bombarded with pictures and recipes and images of food nearly every day. We get them in emails, see them on sites, and they are a staple in social media posts. […]
Cut Down On Dietary Salt To Reduce The Risk Of Bacterial Infection
According to the American Heart Association, 9 out of 10 people in the United States consume too much salt in their daily diets. This can come from salt added to food at meals, or additions to prepared foods that have had some type of processing. Not only can this lead to fluid retention, swelling and blood […]
Walnuts Are Good For The Heart, But Also For Our Good Gut Bacteria!
It’s already been known that eating whole foods like nuts, which supply healthy fats, some beneficial nutrients and a little fiber, are protective for our hearts. Recent research though is now also showing that eating a daily dose of walnuts as part of a healthy diet may promote the proliferation of good gut bacteria that boost health, […]
It’s Flu Season! Can The Keto Diet Help Defeat The Flu?
Flu season is officially in full swing and many people are knee deep in the annual struggle to try and not contract the flu. Whether or not you decide to get a flu shot is entirely up to the individual preference though as a provider I feel it is my duty to inform the masses of […]
High Or Low For Heart Attack Risk?
The most common risk factors for heart attack are well known – being overweight or obese, a poor diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, etc. Doctors are also typically looking for abnormally high lab values that can give clues for risk such as elevated cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides, or markers of inflammation like c-reactive protein. […]
Are Chili Peppers The Secret Ingredient To Longevity?
Any little thing we can do to decrease mortality risk is usually worth doing. If it’s something that we enjoy doing, even better, especially when it comes to eating foods. (That’s easy!) Down here in San Antonio, people love their chili peppers. They’re added to dishes and thrown on top of foods to boost flavor […]
Belly Bloat Could Be Linked To Too Much Sodium
Have you ever eaten a meal and afterwards felt that your abdomen expanded like a hot air balloon? Not only does it make the waistband tighter and sometimes cause discomfort, but no one wants to walk around looking like they swallowed a bowling ball! Common culprits of belly bloat are legumes, dairy and fiber-rich foods. […]
Could This Herbal Supplement Used For Opiate Addiction Pose a Health Threat?
It is no surprise that America finds itself in the midst of an intense battle against the long overly prescribed class of opiates. At this point in time, the negative effects of opiates are finally being brought into full light as they’ve should’ve been many years before. As someone who has spent the better half of a […]
