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33 Foods With Lots of Added Sugar
January 17, 2018
Hidden Added Sugar
Added sugar is everywhere. It’s where you expect it – soft drinks, ice cream, cakes and cookies — and places where you might not — sports drinks, instant oatmeal, barbecue sauce and yogurt. Here’s a list of processed foods that probably contain more added sugar than you might expect: … See more
10 Natural Sugar Alternatives
January 17, 2018
Banana puree
Don’t reach for a packet or box of sugar substitute for your coffee and cooking. Instead try these nature-made sweeteners. Unlike alternative sweeteners, in moderation they’ll sweeten your diet without damaging your health or sabotaging your weight management plan. Keep in mind, they do have carbs… See more
6 FDA-Approved Sugar Substitutes
January 17, 2018
Sweet and low saccharin
Artificial sweeteners are not as new as you might think. They date back to the 19th Century when saccharin was first discovered accidentally in 1879 by scientists doing an unrelated experiment. Since then, there has been debate across decades over the safety of artificial sweeteners. Fast forward… See more
How to Reduce Added Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners in Your Diet
January 17, 2018
how to reduce sugar intake
You know too much sugar and artificial sweeteners are bad for you. Here are some tips to help you reduce their role on your diet: Become a label reader.
The best way to avoid added sugar and artificial sweeteners is to recognize the foods manufactures put them in. It also… See more
Is Your Weight Loss Diet Causing Nutritional Deficiencies?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
Is Your Low Carb Dieting Affecting Your Nutrition?
The American diet is notorious for processed meals, salty foods and sugary drinks. In fact, more than 80 percent of Americans eat too many refined grains and sugars and not enough fruits and vegetables, according to an NPR poll conducted in 2016. Baby boomers are no exception. While they have been… See more
What Are the Health Benefits of Fasting?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
October 13, 2017
Can Fasting Add Years to Your Life?
A recent article in … See more
Patient Credits Her MDVIP-Affiliated Doctor with Improving Health and Dodging Expensive Emergency Department Visit
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 4, 2016
Rebecca Champion
When Rebecca Champion met her MDVIP physician Dr. Jacqueline Pearson, she frankly didn't know what to expect. She had spent more than 20 years in the same primary care practice before her physician stopped taking insurance. Then Champion was passed onto another doctor. In all, she bounced around to… See more
New Year's Resolutions for Stress and Weight Management
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 16, 2016
Tips for Stress Management and Weight Management
Now that the holiday season has ended, many of us will begin focusing on New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss consistently ranks as one of the most popular resolutions, along with other weight-related goals like drinking less alcohol, eating healthier foods and getting fit. However, the financial… See more
Watch Out For These Five Ingredients
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2015
Unhealthy Ingredients Commonly Used in Processed Foods
Eating healthier foods is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. However, good intentions can backfire if you are selecting foods with hidden unhealthy ingredients. Before buying packaged food items, be sure to read the labels to see if the following red-flag terms are listed among the… See more
New Year's Resolutions for Stress & Weight Management
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 5, 2015
Stress and Weight Management
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