The Holiday season is definitely a high-risk time of year for gaining weight. However, does it mean that gaining weight during this time of year is inevitable? I think not. There are many things that can be done that can
The Science Network
This post is somewhat off of our regular topics, but I still think it has some relevance to what Matt and I discuss often, which is the benefits of science (the multiple scientific disciplines connected to bodyweight regulation) and how
Fiber-Part 4-Weight Loss
I discuss the evidence for the benefits of fiber on appetite/hunger and weight management.
Book review: Snake Oil Science by Bausell
This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. This book has nothing to do with weight loss, but has everything to do with how science works and what should be considered quality evidence. This
Part 3- Fiber and health/weight: How solid is the evidence?
This week I discuss the research relating to fiber and colon health. In general, it seems that fiber is not protective against colorectal cancer (CRC) and surprisingly it does not have much benefit in preventing or helping with digestive disorders,
Part 2- Fiber & Health/Weight: How solid is the evidence?
This is the second video on fiber, there will likely be 6 videos in all. In this video I discuss the recent paper titled Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber published in Nutrition Reviews in 2009. The authors are James Anderson,
Whey protein and the Paleo Diet
The Paleo diet is gaining in popularity and there is good evidence that a Paleo eating style can have many positive health effects for many people (Frassetto et al; Jonsson et al; Lindeberg et al). What I find interesting is
Fiber and Health/Weight: How solid is the evidence: Part 1
I discuss the “fiber hypothesis” and my project of going through the fiber research and finding out if there is good evidence that eating fiber is really necessary for good health. This video is the first of a series of
Sugar is Sugar is Sugar
It is clear that sugar, the kind found in all types of processed foods, has no nutritional value except for supplying calories. Processed sugars, the two main types being sucrose (think table sugar) and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), are ubiquitous
What I had for breakfast today
6-7 ounces ground beef, NOT the extra lean type, with 12 ounces of veggie blend (broccoli, cauliflower and corn) sauteed with 2 tablespoons of butter, a few tablespoons of salsa and 2 tablespoons of ground flax meal. Took about 10