General advice Reducing total energy (caloric) intake should be the main component of any weight loss intervention. To implement a successful dietary intervention, we typically perform a brief 24-hour dietary recall during the office visit. We counsel patients on the importance of: ● Elimination of all caloric beverages, which are often the source of unwanted…
Learn MoreThe management of all patients considered overweight or who have obesity requires a combination of diet, exercise, and behavioral modification. In addition, some patients may eventually require pharmacologic therapy and/or bariatric surgery. The health risk posed by excess adiposity should be evaluated before beginning any treatment program for each individual patient. Selection of treatment can…
Learn MoreVitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults. everyone should consider taking a daily…
Learn MoreIf you have hypothyroidism this article is for you If you have hypothyroidism, you may benefit from eliminating gluten, processed foods, and other foods that may trigger your immune system or cause inflammation. Hypothyroidism is a health condition in which the body doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones. It affected about 11.7% of U.S. adultsTrusted Source in 2019.…
Learn MoreIntermittent fasting is an eating plan that switches between fasting and eating on a regular schedule. Intermittent fasting is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. Research shows that this different type of eating pattern can help you with weight loss, improve metabolic health, manage stress, help protect against disease and other conditions,…
Learn MoreDay 1: Breakfast Combine 3/4 cup bran flakes, 1 banana and 1 cup fat-free milk in a bowl. Day 1: Lunch Build a pita sandwich with 1 mini whole wheat pita, 3 ounces turkey breast, 1/2 roasted pepper, 1 teaspoon mayo, mustard and lettuce. Serve with 1 stick part-skim mozzarella string cheese and 2 kiwis. Day…
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