Exciting research is indicating that exercise can turn off “obesity genes”! As important is that watching television can turn them on! So if you find yourself overweight, get exercising not only for improving your basal metabolic rate, but to turn off the tendency to become obese. Read more here.
Weight Loss
Salt in Foods
This is a long post so I’m starting with the good news and bottom line: eat whole foods from local farmers; avoid grains; eat LOTS of veggies; include fruits and nuts. Here’s the bad news: In a new CDC report, breads have been found to be a larger source of […]
Enjoy Restaurant Meal without Gaining Weight
I wanted to share this article that includes some obvious yet clever ideas on eating at restaurants without over-eating. Homemade meals with fresh ingredients remain our healthiest option, but dining out can be a fun treat! Read more here.
Great summary on the benefits of Vit. D
This is a great article which summarizes the impact of Vitamin D on your health. Please note that Vitamin D levels should be monitored by bloodwork. Make your appointment today to see if you might benefit from Vitamin D supplementation. Read more here.
Sleep loss is linked to Weight gain
This study demonstrates that loss of sleep (whether due to insomnia or simply staying up too late) impacts an area of the brain that increases appetite. If you have insomnia, schedule an appointment–Dr. Brown can assess you for endocrine imbalances (including adrenal, thyroid, etc.), metabolic imbalances (blood sugar), refer for […]
Stave Off Winter Weight Gain
This article summarizes 5 approaches to reducing winter doldrums and weight gain. Bottom line: keep moving (maybe add a winter sport!), eat your veggies, heat up your breakfast (stir-fry or sauteed veggies with an egg or leftover chicken is wonderful), take your cod liver oil (3,000 mg EPA+DHA daily for […]
Impact of protein and weight loss
This research demonstrates that while overall calorie consumption will reflect weight gain or weight loss, a low-protein diet will reduce lean body mass and cause greater fat storage. Read more here.
Health Effects of Gluten
Please read this wonderful summary of research results regarding potential dangers of gluten in your diet! Click here.
Strategies for Coping with Stress
Adaptogenic herbs have long been known to support health in stressful environments. This is a great article summarizing their use to help combat the effects of stress. Click here!
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Fats
The Columbian posted this article today from the Chicago Tribune. It’s a great brief summary regarding dietary fats. Click here to read more!
