Are oxidants a bad thing? We used to think oxidants were linked to heart disease, cancer, and aging. Recent studies show that’s NOT true, and our bodies actually need oxidants to maintain healthy functions.
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Cooking in a water bath is a great way to cook, but the first question I usually get is, “How do you keep the water the right temperature?” There are several ways to do this. Think of Sous Vide like another kitchen appliance – a microwave, toaster oven, or crock pot.
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Got the flu? Antibiotics don’t help it get better faster. Patients call me wanting a Z-pack, or some antibiotic because they have the flu. Antibiotics don’t make the flu go away any sooner. The flu is caused by a virus
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Prepare a delicious, low calorie, nutritious and flavorful meal for your entire family. Dr. Terry Simpson, known as the Weight Loss Doctor, shares his secret to a low-cal, healthy and quick meal.
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For patients who have undergone weight loss surgery, this can be a fun time of year, because it represents one of the few times that weight loss goals have been met. But this is not the time to sit back—in fact, this is the time, more than ever, to focus on behaviors and routines that will promote progress moving forward.
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If you drink 100 grams of sugar (which tastes horrible) – almost as soon as it hits your stomach the sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream. This causes a rise in your blood sugar, and your body responds quickly to this by making insulin. This forces the blood sugar into cells and ultimately turns that glucose into fat.
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When it comes to fiber – bars are not the best. They are high in calories and they have less fiber than you typically need. If you want fiber, increase your fruits and your vegetables. There are a whole lot of benefits to getting fiber from these “non-processed” items
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Great food is simple: fresh, local ingredients, small portions. Find some great restaurants and enjoy eating out. But beware: a reputation of a restaurant does not make food great. Beware of chains and fast food places, the meal will never be as good, or as good for you, as the real thing.
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For a while it seemed that everyone was talking about the importance of fiber, and its role in preventing a variety of diseases. After much speculation, we now have a few answers about what fiber really does, and what makes it an important component of good nutrition.
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