How to Choose the Right Eating Plan

How to Choose the Right Eating Plan

Ask anyone newly diagnosed with diabetes what they want to know about first and it will always be “what can I eat?”  This is a confusing and frustrating question even if you are not newly diagnosed with diabetes. The most important thing to remember is that one size...
Protein May Play Role in Obesity, T2 Diabetes, Aging

Protein May Play Role in Obesity, T2 Diabetes, Aging

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a protein, known as TBC1D3, found only in humans and other primates, that opens insulin pathways and allows cells to take up glucose. The discovery of this protein may lead to new...
How to Choose the Right Eating Plan

How a Balloon Can Aid Weight Loss

Weight loss using a balloon? If you have not heard, the ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System has recently been approved by the FDA. The ReShape is the first non-surgical weight loss procedure for people with mild-to-moderate obesity. Feel uneasy about the idea of...
Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating When we don’t pay attention to what we eat, it can lead to excess calories and weight gain. Mindful eating can make a big difference. Have you ever grabbed a bag of chips while you were trying to get out the door, only to reach in five minutes later and...
Getting to the Root Causes of Obesity

Getting to the Root Causes of Obesity

Getting to the Root Causes of Obesity Some people who have never struggled with weight issues might think that being overweight or obese reflects a lack of willpower. The rest of us know it’s not that simple.    Certainly overeating and a lack of exercise are...