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Struggling with Your Weight? Cut Ultra-Processed Foods from Your Diet
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 12, 2019
Highly Processed Foods Can Lead to Weight Gain
You’ve heard it many times: limit your intake of highly processed foods. You know the fast, ready-to-eat convenient foods with a long list of hard to pronounce ingredients. Some are easy to recognize -- soft drinks (including diet soda), fast food menu items and packaged baked goods, to name a few… See more
Your Complete Guide to Popular diets
January 18, 2019

Alkaline

Mediterranean

Atkins

The Ornish Diet

DASH…

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Losing Weight Leaves You Susceptible to Bone Loss
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 6, 2018
Weight Loss Linked with Bone Loss
If you’re trying to lose weight, listen up: You need to take measures to protect your bones. Weight loss is associated with a lower bone density, particularly among older Americans, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.   Researchers from… See more
How One Patient Partnered with her MDVIP-Affiliated Doctor to Lose Weight
June 19, 2018
Sherry, a member of an MDVIP-affiliated practice in Phoenix, talks about how she was able to work with her physician to lose weight. "He (Dr. Kevin Turner) came up with the plan to help me lose weight," Sherri says. "In the first year I lost… See more
Can Eating Too Much Dietary Fat Make Me Fat?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 2, 2018
Can Eating Fat Make Me Fat?
If you lived through the 1980s “war on fat”, you probably can’t help but wonder if eating fat can cause weight gain. And it doesn’t matter how many studies support the health benefits of healthy fats, there’s still an inkling of doubt that makes you hesitate before “indulging” in grass-fed butter,… See more
Study Better Defines the Ties Between BMI and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 13, 2018
Your BMI Affects Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
The connection between cardiovascular disease risk and obesity is not new. But a recent study has better defined that risk based on body mass index (BMI).  Being obese, measured as a BMI of 30 or greater, increases your risk for cardiovascular disease and a shorter lifespan, according to a… See more
15 Surprising Things Containing Artificial Sweeteners
January 17, 2018
chewing gum
The long list of products containing artificial sugar substitutes continues to grow. The following may surprise you*. *Not all brands contain synthetic sugars. Always check the label. Alcoholic beverages Chewing gum Chewable vitamins Cough syrup and liquid medicines Electrolyte water… See more
Are Diet Sodas Really Bad for You?
January 17, 2018
Diet sodas
If you think your diet soda habit of three, four, five or more cans every day helps keep your calorie intake down, think before you drink. Research shows that the sugar substitutes in beverages damage our diet and may be detrimental to our health. Studies have linked artificial sweeteners to an… See more
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

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