Fat cells are always looked at as the enemy, yet once, they were our closest allies. Back in harder times when food was scarce, humans relied upon fat as a trusty backup fuel source. Recently, however, a dark cloud of hate has enshrouded the once beloved fat cell. No longer is it seen as a […]
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Ask the Diet Doctor: Restoring Electrolytes
Q: Do I really need to drink electrolytes after working out? A: It depends on the duration and intensity of your workout, but most people’s regular workouts aren’t intense enough to need electrolytes immediately after exercise. Click here to read this article in its entirety at shape.com
Ask the Diet Doctor: Maca Root Powder
Q: What’s the deal with maca powder? A: Maca is a plant from the Andes that is of the mustard family. It was used traditionally in South America to treat infertility and imbalances in female hormones, and has since made its way onto health food store shelves and eCommerce shops across the world where its […]
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 feel. Let’s look at both. […]
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 that impact blood pressure. […]
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 with in order to maintain optimal function. The good news is there are foods […]