The McDougall Plan Changed My LifeJohn McDougall, MD & The McDougall Plan changed my life. In 1995, I weighed 260 pounds. I’d been overweight or obese all my life. My blood pressure was high and I was borderline diabetic. Cheese, ice cream and Coke...
Soda linked to an early death“The results of this study are significant,” said Sarah Reinhardt, lead food systems and health analyst for the Union of Concerned Scientists. “It reinforces a fact that won’t surprise anyone in the nutrition field: Processed foods loaded...
Breakfast Like a KingIf you want to lose weight, eat breakfast Like a king, lunch Like a prince, dinner Like a pauper. Or, as I've said for the past 23 years, you want the bulk of your food earlier in the day and less food later in the day.This is pretty much opposite...
Pre-Cut Vegetables Have you ever wondered about the health differences between pre-cut vegetables and whole vegetables? People often ask me about using pre-cut vegetables so I was happy to hear Dr. Greger talk about them. My take is that as much as I would love to...
Protein is a nutrientProtein is a nutrient - not a food group. I was having a discussion with another professional this week who kept to referring to protein as if it were a food group. It's not! Protein is a nutrient!!!!It drives me crazy when people talk about...
Tackling diabetes Tackling diabetes is an informative short video that anyone living with diabetes or who is concerned about diabetes should read. The evidence for more than 100 years is that a plant-based diet is a powerful tool for preventing, managing, and even...
Cindy’s Broccoli Kale Potato SoupFrom the moment that she began describing her Cindy’s Broccoli Kale Potato Soup I was captivated. Cindy is a client who was describing a soup that she had made. My mouth watered immediately and I started asking her questions about this...
Eat oatmeal to reverse heart disease Did you know that you can eat oatmeal to reverse heart disease? There have been countless studies documenting the importance of fiber and heart disease. Dr. Greger tells us that there is a fiber gap in America. "Less than 3% meet...
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Pecans This Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Pecans dish is sure to be a hit at your holiday party and family dinners. This is one of those special additions that is so filled with holiday colors...
Holiday weight loss It's that time of year when people are talking to me about Holiday weight loss. I'm often asked, "How do I not gain weight over the holidays?" So it seems only appropriate to pull out an Ask Roger post from last year. I encourage you to read and...