Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has recently garnered much media attention. The difficulty with Vitamin D is that it is naturally present in very few foods. It is made in our bodies when our skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun. This Vitamin D is initially biologically inactive. It then gets [...]
This is an answer to a email I recently received. Here is the deal with high protein intake. In people with normal kidney function, increased protein intake has not been shown to harm the kidneys. However, if you have underlying kidney disease, increased protein can speed up the rate of kidney function decline. Increased amounts [...]
Good news, it may not be your fault that you have a craving for fat foods! and one day you might be able to rid yourself of it! A study done on rodents and published in Journal of Clinical Investigation showed that rats with normal taste buds show an inclination for fatty foods as oppose [...]
High-Potassium Foods Fruits Vegetables Other Foods Apricot, raw (2 medium) dried (5 halves) Acorn Squash Bran/Bran products Avocado (¼ whole) Artichoke Chocolate (1.5-2 ounces) Banana (½ whole) Bamboo Shoots Granola Cantaloupe Baked Beans Milk, all types (1 cup) Dates (5 whole) Butternut Squash Molasses (1 Tablespoon) Dried fruits Refried Beans Figs, dried Beets, fresh then [...]
This page is taken from the National Kidney Foundation website. Here is the link: What is potassium and why is it important to you? Potassium is a mineral found in many of the foods you eat. It plays a role in keeping your heartbeat regular and your muscles working right. It is the job of [...]
Hey guys. I just got an email asking about sugar alcohols, so I thought I would share the answer with you. Q: Hi Dr. Sean! What’s so good about fake sugar, and why does it have that horrible after taste? I don’t understand why people would ruin their perfectly good coffee with several of those [...]
Hey guys There was a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that looked at 47,150 men over 12 years examining risk factors for gout. They found that higher levels of meat and seafood consumption were associated with increased risk of gout, whereas higher consumption of dairy products had a decreased risk. Just [...]
I came across a very interesting article that I wanted to share with everyone about whether or not chewing slowly helps you eat less. The idea is that eating slowly enhances the taste and enjoyment of food, gives the feeling of being full faster, and allows people to feel satisfied with smaller amounts of food.
