Juicing has been around since 150 B.C., but the concept has really exploded in the last couple of years. Juicing companies make their product sound like the best thing since microwavable popcorn, but is juicing really that good for you? Well, yes and no. Let’s...
Back in 2012, a Gallup poll revealed that about half of the American population was drinking soda on a daily basis. As of more recently, that number has dropped to around 20%, with about 60% Americans reporting that they’re actively trying to avoid soda (whether regular or diet) altogether. As...
As an internist, I’m an advocate for eating healthy. The benefits for both mind and body are endless! But sometimes, eating healthier can feel daunting. If you want to eat healthier, does that mean you have to start counting calories and measuring your daily intake rates...
Now that the holidays are over, it's time to start thinking about shedding some pounds. There are many weight loss strategies out there and most of them boil down to caloric restriction. Intermittent fasting is a weight loss strategy that has been gaining steam lately....
It's almost Valentine’s Day! With all the heart decorations that are splattered everywhere for the holiday, we wanted to take time and celebrate the most important heart—the one in your body! Here are some foods that are sure to make your heart go pitter-patter: Extra-Virgin Olive...
Most people know how important it is to be cognizant of what they are putting in their bodies—especially when it comes to packaged and processed foods. It can be very difficult to determine what foods are actually healthy across the grocery store aisles and what foods are simply...
When you are craving a snack to help get you through the day, there is no shortage of different delicious and satisfying treats out there. Most of us, looking to watch our waistline will try to make sure that we reach for a snack that...
You get your car’s oil changed regularly…but when was the last time you had your health checked? For a lot of men, going to the doctor’s office seems like the march of defeat. They finally give in once they have been advised (or some would say...
While there are so many different types of diet philosophies, eating plans and nutritional methodologies out there, one of the most talked about eating programs in recent years is known as intermitted fasting. There is no denying that there has been a lot of hype...
Dealing with a slow metabolism can be extremely difficult. You can try to eat healthy and exercise, only to find that you struggle to lose weight and easily gain weight without real reason. A slow metabolism can be frustrating, but it doesn’t mean that there...