carbohydrates
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WellnessSee articleHow Carbs Became a Dietary Supervillain
It seems everyone these days is worried about carbs. But is this concern justified? Our culture is certainly not immune from nutritional confusion. For example, it’s a popular (but incorrect) belief that dairy is needed for bone health, despite the fact it’s most certainly not, and hasn’t even been part of our species’ diet for […] -
How ToSee articleChef AJ Shares Her Secrets for Healthy, Plant-Based Weight Loss
Is it really possible to eat more and weigh less? Yes, says Chef AJ, author of The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss. If you want to look and feel your best this summer—without having to count calories or go hungry—this guide is the perfect read to toss in your beach bag. It will help you […] -
WellnessSee articleWhy I Recommend a High-Carb Diet for My Patients with Diabetes
I have many patients with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in my internal medicine practice. When I ask what foods they think they should limit, the majority answer “carbs.” To their surprise, I tell them that I actually recommend a high-carb diet—one based in whole- or minimally processed plant foods. Here’s why: People eating high-carb, […] -
WellnessSee articleConquering Diabetes with Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates do not cause type 2 diabetes. In fact, a new study found just the opposite: A diet rich in carbohydrates can actually fight diabetes. A wide range of other studies looking at plant-based diets and diabetes have consistently shown similar results. But you would not know that if you read the New York Times […] -
WellnessSee articleObesity: It’s Not About the Carbs
The following is an excerpt from Proteinaholic, which was released by HarperOne. Can you believe people actually avoid fruit in an attempt to lose weight? There has never been a single credible study showing that fruit consumption leads to weight gain, and yet this concept is as prevalent as any nutrition dogma. I have treated people for […] -
WellnessSee articleWhy Whole Grains Should Be Part of Your Diet
Whole grains have an image problem. Media headlines and fitness magazines warn that eating grains can make you fat and sick. When you look at the facts, however, whole grains are health-promoting. Whole Grains, Refined Grains, and Pseudo-Grains The choice becomes clearer once you understand the biology of plants. Many published, peer-reviewed studies on people […] -
WellnessSee articleTop 5 Misconceptions About Food: A Doctor’s Daily Experience
As a primary care doctor, I spend my days taking care of patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and obesity. I also see “healthy” patients whose eating habits are starting them on the road to a future filled with doctor’s appointments and hospital visits. I enjoy reminding my patients that their […] -
WellnessSee articleThe Smoke and Mirrors Behind Wheat Belly and Grain Brain
The Atkins Diet lives on in the current bestselling books Wheat Belly by William Davis, MD and Grain Brain by David Perlmutter, MD. Robert Atkins, MD, creator of the Atkins Diet, was upfront with his recommendations to eat a diet almost exclusively made up of meat, poultry, cheese, butter, fish, and eggs, with very little […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Starches Satisfy Appetite
The following is an excerpt from The Starch Solution. The body’s metabolism is genetically encoded to run most efficiently on starch. No amount of willpower, dieting, or wishful thinking will change that fundamental fact. The one simple solution to health and beauty is to eat the diet we were designed for. In addition to being […]