Culinary Medicine

Beer Diet: What We Learned

5 Lessons the unconventional beer and sausage diet taught us. You may have heard of the beer and sausage diet, Here are the lessons this doctor learned in supervising the unorthodox beer and sausage diet for three years.

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Lap-Band Directs Patients Away from Some Surgeons

Lap-Band’s website has started to remove surgeon’s names who have not provided the after-care and support that is needed for the weight loss operation. They also are starting an effort to direct patients who are having difficulty to surgeons who are interested in the band, and not just removing it.

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Beer and Sausage Diet: Update

For three consecutive years, every October marks the month of the Beer and Sausage diet for my friend Evo Terra. Believe it or not, each year he loses weight, his cholesterol improves, and he has had no negative side effects other than needing new clothes. Learn why this unconventional diet works while other don’t.

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Outrages of the Week in Food and Medicine

I like healthy food- and nutrition. So when I see people peddling “cage free eggs,” and saying that one artificial sweetener is “natural” and that these fries are “less fat” and especially doing weight loss surgery on a two year old- I am outraged.

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Alton Brown’s Diet: Is it Useful – is it Nutritious

Dr. Terry Simpson takes a look at the famous diet of Alton Brown, host of Iron Chef America, The Next Iron Chef, and Cutthroat Kitchen. Brown lost 50 pounds in nine months following these changes, and has kept that weight off since 2009. Here is the breakdown – and some surprises as to the levels of micronutrients in Alton Brown’s Diet.

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Dr Terry Simpson Honored with Health Care Award

Dr. Terry Simpson was recognized by the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) at their 2013 conference, receiving the Regional Impact Award for his impact on improving health care.

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Five Drinks You Shouldn’t Buy

Here are five drinks you should never buy – if you want to be healthy – and it will save on your pocket book.

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The Science of Brining: Turkey and Fried Chicken

The science of brining. Us foodies think we understand it, but to really understand how brining works you have to go into the lab. To keep it interesting, I’ve included a video for preparing delicious fried chicken, keeping it moist and flavorful.

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Regulate Supplements

Consumers Union endorsed The Dietary Supplement Labeling Act – which requires supplement makers to label warnings, risks, and register the supplement with the FDA. We think this is a good idea.

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