Category Archives: Low carb diet
I get asked by a lot of my patients, and readers of this blog, my opinion on bone broth. Apparently bone broth is really “in” right now, with the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow touting its many benefits. It’s funny how something so ancient, so a part of just about every culture around the world, can “suddenly” be trending. What’s next,…
Type 2 diabetes and obesity have reached epidemic (read: ridiculous) proportions in the past few decades. If left unmanaged, type 2 diabetes can damage vessels that supply blood to vital organs and can also lead to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. But a new study published in the Journal of Physiology has shown that a ketone supplement…
The USDA’s dietary guidelines are a bit like the Batman movies. There was the version with Christian Bale, and the versions with Val Kilmer, Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck, and my favorite, Lego Batman with Will Arnett. Depending on who you ask, one version is better than the rest, though some will say none of those versions were that great. Since…
Coffee, in particular caffeine, can be a point of great controversy and contention in the health community. Depending on the nutrition and health authority that you ask, you will get a different answer about the health effects of caffeine. Some feel that caffeinated drinks like coffee can be considered fine to consume in moderation for many people, while others think…
It seems like a pretty simple question, but alas, it is not. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) admits that low carbohydrate diets would help patients manage their blood sugars, but the organization still recommends a high carbohydrate dietary approach. Why? According to Regina Wilshire, science writer, the ADA feels that low carb diets are too difficult for people to follow. …
