I recently came across some information that was a bit shocking. And while I certainly have my own theory about it, I thought it was worth discussing today. While cardiovascular disease (CVD) is [...]
Category: Sugar
Put down that diet soda—or anything sweetened with THIS newly banned substance
The word is slowly but surely getting out that sugar kills. So it’s no secret that artificial sweeteners have now become the next bane of my existence… Don’t get me wrong. I’m not a total killjoy [...]
This “healthy eating” guideline could send you to an early grave
I’m not sure how to make this point any clearer. So for the last time: Sugary beverages are poisonous. Stop drinking them! And I’m not just talking about their role in the twin epidemics of [...]
This is why I go to work and write to you every day
I love sharing my experiences at my practice with you. And I know I’ve mentioned how often I take care of entire multi-generational and extended families. But this isn’t always the case. And [...]
There’s more than one way to drink yourself to death
In case you’ve forgotten, sugar kills—and sugary drinks are its most lethal form. Soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and [...]
Soda and sports drinks lead to premature deaths
For the umpteenth time, you know how I feel about spending precious research dollars on things we already know. My only exception is for research focused on things we should already know…but that [...]
Parents are robbing kids’ futures—one sugary treat at a time
I find it devastating that we continue to eat our way to chronic illness. But worse, by far, is the fact that we’ve led our children down this tragic path alongside us. There’s not a parent alive [...]
The dirt on raw food diets
For as long as I’ve been practicing medicine, raw food has always been a topic of great interest to both me and my patients. But as with most “alternative” fascinations, it’s taken a good three [...]
The obesity crisis is a corporate conspiracy
Sometimes, I come across hard-hitting news in the most unusual of places. And today’s example comes from www.eater.com — a foodie blog that offers restaurant news and reviews of the hottest [...]
Big Soda strikes back against the sugar tax
As goes California, so goes the nation. That’s why I love the Golden State: They’re almost always on the right side of the argument. And I often look to them to lead us in the right direction — [...]