Ask the Diet Doctor: Happy Hour Strategies

Ask the Diet Doctor: Happy Hour Strategies

Q: What are the best ways to approach happy hour so I don’t get too buzzed too quickly?   A: When is comes to controlling your buzz, some factors are out of your control, but there are other things that are in your control that can help you minimize how tipsy you...
Why Salt Doesn’t Deserve Its Bad Rep

Why Salt Doesn’t Deserve Its Bad Rep

Are you rolling the dice every time you sprinkle salt on your dinner, or does salt get an undeserved bad rep? Sodium and your heart health is such a controversial issue. Much of salt’s bad rap comes from its effect on blood pressure. But there are also a lot of things...
The Deal with Detoxifying Foods

The Deal with Detoxifying Foods

Are any foods truly “detoxifying”? I’ve previously written about how you should be very wary of any product that claims to be detoxifying. However, our world is full of chemical and natural toxins (caffeine, for example) that our body needs to deal...
“Can I Eat Ice Cream After A Workout?”

“Can I Eat Ice Cream After A Workout?”

Q: I’ve seen people advocating using ice cream as part of a post-workout shake. Is there any merit to this? This idea has been floating around online and in fitness magazines for a few years. But honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it. Adding ice cream to your...
5 Breakfasts You Can Make on Sunday, but Eat All Week

5 Breakfasts You Can Make on Sunday, but Eat All Week

A healthy, protein-packed breakfast fills your belly, fuels your muscles, and energizes your body. But who has time to cook one before work? Heck, you barely have time to grab a granola bar as you sprint out the door. Click here to read this article at...