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What Is The Real Cause of Diabetes - Causes of Diabetes
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 16, 2021
What causes diabetes?
Although pre diabetes and diabetes may sound like different conditions, the reality is, they are actually the same disease with the same risks. Yet, many people don’t take controlling their blood sugar seriously until they are actually diagnosed with diabetes. What causes diabetes? It's high blood… See more
FDA Introduces Recommendations to Help Food Manufacturers and Restaurants Lower Sodium in Foods
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 13, 2021
FDA Introduces Recommendations to Help Food Manufacturers and Restaurants Lower Sodium in Foods
Americans love salt. From shaking it on their food to gobbling up salty, prepackaged snacks to dining on sodium-rich restaurant food, it’s a staple of our diet. As a result, the average American consumes about 3,400 mg of salt each day, despite the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommending… See more
Walnuts Lower LDL and Possibly CVD Risk
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 15, 2021
Walnuts Lowers LDL and Possibly CVD Risk
If you like walnuts, you’re going to go nuts over this: They may help lower your risk for heart disease. Coronary artery disease, the most common form of cardiovascular disease, when plaque builds up in your arteries. Elevated levels low-density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as bad cholesterol,… See more
Gene Variants Involved in Serious COVID-19 Complications, Study
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 17, 2021
Gene Variants Involved in Serious COVID-19 Complications, Study
COVID-19 is still a relatively new, and scientists learn more about it every day. For example, your DNA may affect how vulnerable you are to contracting a COVID-19 infection and how severe that infection may be, according to a study… See more
Read Your Food Labels: Watch out for Maltodextrin
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 29, 2021
Look for Maltodextrin on Food Labels
Check the nutrition labels on the packaged foods you have in your refrigerator, freezer and cupboard. There’s a good chance the ingredients list includes maltodextrin, a commonly used food additive that’s linked to inflammatory bowel… See more
Why I Recommend Olive Oil
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 17, 2020
Olive oil health benefits
I encourage my patients to increase healthy fat intake. Along with fish, certain nuts and seeds, avocado, and even a few saturated fats like coconut oil, I strongly advocate for daily intake of extra virgin olive oil. Most patients know that olive oil is healthy, but are confused about how to… See more
Eat More of These 7 foods
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 17, 2020
1. Extra virgin olive oil:
Get in one to two tablespoons daily of cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil. (Why olive oil? Here are my reasons.) 2. Nuts:
Go for macadamia and pistachio first and… See more
The Protein Paradox: Too Much or Too Little Protein Can Cause Problems
November 17, 2020
Are High Protein Diets Healthy?
In 2003 a new weight loss fad began emerging—high protein diets. For a while, these high-protein, low-carb diets seemed like the Holy Grail of weight loss. Over time, many people found these diets difficult to sustain and associated with some health issues. The diets fell out of favor as a… See more
Really, It's Okay to Eat Eggs
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 17, 2020
Eggs are okay to eat
If you pay attention to nutrition news, you’ve probably heard just about everything about eggs. The good, the bad and the half-boiled! Here’s the latest: Eggs aren’t the pariah they once were.  In January 2020, the journal Circulation published a science advisory from American Heart… See more
How to Shop Healthy at the Grocery Store
November 17, 2020
Shop with a grocery list
Now that you’ve gotten to know your grocery store better, it’s time to put your new knowledge to the test. Before you shop, read through these eight tips to make your experience a little healthier.

Make a list and stick to it.

It may sound trite, but shopping with a grocery list is a… See more

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