NewsOctober 2 2018, by Dr. Bret Scher, MD5Processed food addiction — Is it real? Does it matter?If you have ever tried to take an ice cream away from a five-year-old, you likely have all the evidence you need to know that sugar and sweets have…
NewsOctober 2 2018, by Frida Hofmann Kruse, medical review by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD4Are low-calorie shakes the answer to the obesity epidemic?According to a new BMJ study, a diet consisting of low-calorie shakes and soups should be a recommended treatment for obesity.
RecipeOctober 2 2018, by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE14Spicy shrimp saladTurn up the heat with this keto shrimp salad. Hot cooked shrimp served over a bed of spinach with smooth avocado and crunchy cucumber.
NewsSeptember 30 2018, by Dr. Bret Scher, MD1Credibility crisis in an era of clicks and sharesNever go grocery shopping hungry; you are certain to buy more than you need and make poor impulse decision.
NewsSeptember 30 2018, by Dr. Jason Fung, MD23The truth about saltBy 1982, salt was called ‘A New Villain’ on the cover of TIME magazine. The 1988 publication of the INTERSALT study seemed to seal the deal.
Success storySeptember 28 2018, by Frida Hofmann Kruse, medical review by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD6How Sue stopped her lifelong battle with foodSue had been battling with her weight since her early teens. She had tried every diet in the book without success when her doctor recommended her to…
NewsSeptember 28 2018, by Dr. Bret Scher, MD8Does eating fat make us fat?Does eating fat make us fat? According to a new article in The New York Times, it just might. With a heavy emphasis on “might.”The article is…
RecipeSeptember 28 2018, recipe by Anne Aobadia, photo by Sophie Håkansson, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE21Keto eggs Benedict with mug breadKeep it classy and traditional with this perfect lazy Sunday keto brunch! Crispy bread, smoked ham and creamy poached egg under a blanket of homemade…
NewsSeptember 27 2018, by Frida Hofmann Kruse, medical content by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD"Successful on LCHF without a gallbladder?"Can you eat low-carb if you’ve had your gallbladder removed? What are Andreas thoughts on a study claiming no one should be doing keto diet?
RecipeSeptember 26 2018, by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE10Low carb chocolate avocado trufflesWhat's better than chocolate truffles? Chocolate avocado truffles. And what's better than chocolate avocado truffles?
NewsSeptember 25 2018, by Jennifer Calihan, medical review by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD12Are there 'major doubts' about the safety of keto?Another day, another scary news story... Last Thursday, Business Insider whipped up concern with this catchy headline: 3 huge new studies of more than…
Success storySeptember 24 2018, by Frida Hofmann Kruse, medical review by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD10How Bethany reversed her PCOSBethany went for a decade without ever having her period. After being diagnosed with PCOS she tried everything she could think of to reverse it, but…
NewsSeptember 24 2018, by Jennifer Calihan, medical review by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD16Cardiologist in Houston Chronicle: 'Want a healthier heart? Eat a steak'Last week, The Houston Chronicle ran a bold opinion piece by cardiologist Bret Scher favoring low-carb diets and debunking the purported heart health…
NewsSeptember 23 2018, by Dr. Jason Fung, MD13How to worsen diabetes: follow the worst of the ADA and CDA adviceIf you have a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, or have been dealing with the condition for years, where’s a natural place you might go for support…
Success storySeptember 22 2018, by Frida Hofmann Kruse"Having a control over food is wonderful!"Sally was on a low-calorie diet and exercised every day without results. She was overweight, had trouble with pain in her joints, digestive issues and…
NewsSeptember 22 2018, by Dr. Bret Scher, MD2Have you ever heard your doctor use the word “deprescribe?”I have been a doctor for over 20 years. I can tell I never heard it in medical school, residency or fellowship, and I have never heard a colleague use…
