It seems like everyone is talking about metabolic health these days. And with good reason. Your metabolism influences your weight, liver and heart health, and even your blood sugar. Of [...]
Category: Metabolic Syndrome
The surprising truth about “middle-aged spread”
Many people remember a time in their life when they could eat just about anything and not gain a single pound. (I’m not one of those people. I was overweight from childhood through [...]
Debunking the myth of “healthy obesity”
I’ve never really bought into the idea of “healthy obesity.” The premise that some people who are overweight or obese may actually be healthy has always struck me as a pipedream, and a [...]
These two health factors skyrocket mortality risk
Today, let’s talk about sleep. Healthy sleep habits are every bit as important as diet and exercise, where your metabolic health is concerned. And according to a new paper published in [...]
Transform your metabolic health in just 12 minutes a day
It’s no secret that I’m an avid proponent of exercise. And I realize I might sound like a broken record when I bring it up time and again. But I talk about it on a regular basis here in [...]
This nighttime habit could sabotage your New Year’s resolution
I’ve warned you before that midnight snacking will sabotage your efforts to drop weight, no matter what kind of food you decide to eat. But consider today’s conversation to be a crucial corollary [...]
Beat diabetes with an early dinner
I’ve spent a lot of time debunking the old “calories in, calories out” myth. Because despite what decades of dusty advice maintains, the quality of your diet will always matter more to your [...]
Fact: You CAN reverse diabetes
It’s hard not to laugh at the medical establishment’s continual shock over the life-changing power of healthy behaviors. Because let’s be real. We’ve known that regular physical activity, a [...]
Lose weight and improve metabolic health in just 36 hours
I’m always telling you that you don’t need to restrict calories to lose weight and manage your metabolic health. But when it comes to fasting, that’s another story entirely. We’ve discussed here [...]
Make sure your doctor checks for these five metabolic markers
I have to admit, I chuckled when I came across a little article urging doctors to “screen for five markers to ward off heart disease, diabetes.” Why? It’s 2019, for Pete’s sake! And if docs [...]