We all can use practical help to maintain our weight. Many of us need a sustained plan to attain a proper body weight and avoid the adverse health consequences of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease that frequently accompany overweight. Dr. Kanner’s short slide show has been helpful to many of his patients since its first posting in February 2008.
BMC Medicine article on DNA barcoding of randomly chosen herbal products yields troubling results.
Traditional Jewish ethnic food, especially delicatessen, is typically extraordinarily high in salt and saturated fat. It probably unwittingly contributed to the early mortality of the patriarchs of prior generations.
Vitamin D and calcium are essential for bone health and normal bodily metabolism. Parts of the medical community got overly enthusiastic in the last decade and suggested unnecessarily and possibly harmfully large intake of both nutrients. Sensible daily intake from diet and supplements is 1000 mg calcium and 1000 IU of vitamin D for most adults.
Be Well Body Scan announced its pricing for DEXA body composition studies, all under $100 per study. I think it is worthwhile to consider.
How much salt should I eat? Why does salt matter? What foods contain the most salt? Can I do anything to reduce my salt intake while still having tasty food?
A DEXA body composition scan can accurately and safely determine how much muscle and fat you have in your body and how the muscle and fat are distributed. Be Well Body Scan can do this test quickly and inexpensively.
Extra virgin olive oil and healthy tree nuts (walnuts and almonds) are available inexpensively at Costco and probably other bulk retailers. The Mediterranean diet does not at all need to be an expensive diet.
The NE Journal (2/25/13) published a study from Spain that showed that overweight middle-aged people at high risk for stroke, heart attack or death from cardiovascular disease can reduce that risk by almost 30% with a “Mediterranean” diet compared to a diet higher in starch but lower in fruits, vegetables and legumes, olive oil and nuts. We should pay attention.
An Op-Ed Commentary in the Lincoln Journal on March 7 reminded me that the forces of darkness and ignorance are alive and strong even in our communities. The writer proposed to remove fluoridation from our water despite almost seven decades of clearly beneficial results. I had to respond.
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