Culinary Medicine

Calorie Myths

August 4, 2013

Should we throw out the whole calorie theory? Here are some six common myths about calories. Also included are five simple rules for eating healthy, and maintaining a healthy weight.

The two videos from the #140Conf State of Now – 2013 in New York. The #140Conference in New York gave me an opportunity to participate on a gluten panel, as well as tell what we discovered in weight loss surgery.

Seven Reasons Obesity is a Disease

July 24, 2013

7 reasons why obesity is a disease – dismissing the arguments against The American Medical Association (AMA) who have officially recognized obesity as a disease, a move that could encourage physicians to pay more attention to the importance of addressing obesity.

Exercise

July 22, 2013

When I was a boy, playing meant you got outside and ran around with your friends. Today it means connecting with someone on a computer and playing in front of a screen. If you want to play with me- get a Nike Fuelband and join me on an active journey and play.

Eggs and Beer Diet v. Smoothie Diet

July 17, 2013

Two diets: one a smoothie diet, and the other eggs and beer. Who would lose the most weight over a month, and would the cholesterol improve or get worse? Here are the answers.

Surgeons and Priests

July 16, 2013

Surgeons today are the modern priests of days gone by. We have our own holy garments, we purify our hands, we prepare. We are humbled by the body, because even the best of medicine, the best of preparation, the most careful handling of our patient’s tissues may not be enough.