There’s no denying that food prices are going up, up and up. In the short term, it’s devastating many a grocery budget. In the long term, there’s no telling the impact this can have on our overall health. More and more families are being pushed into low priced and high calorie convenience (junk) food just [...]
Eighty-percent of adults have experienced some type of back discomfort at some point in their lives, and as a result of those suffering from chronic back pain, the U.S economy is subject to approximately $600 billion dollars annually due to medical needs and missed work. To help live a pain free life, it’s important to [...]
Marcus Christopher Griffith, M.D., an American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Diplomate, answers questions regarding the importance of an obesity medicine physician. What unique skill set can the obesity medicine physician bring to the bariatric surgical setting? I am an obesity medicine specialist with a primary specialization in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. My specific skill set provides [...]
By now, I am sure that you’ve heard that all carbohydrates are not created equal. The swiftly digested—refined, processed, smashed, bleached, manufactured and who knows what else—“white” carbs have little nutritional value and turn straight into sugar, then fat in your body. These bad carbs are things like white flour, white rice, potatoes, sugar and [...]
You’re probably already thinking of a situation because of the above statement. That’s perfect….as it was meant to make you ponder. As you think about what it is that would make you a happier person, also keep in mind the most important part of the statement….DO! Most people have great expectations for themselves, for their [...]
Dr. Christine Kirkendol Watson, an American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Diplomate, answers questions regarding the importance of an obesity medicine physician. What unique skill set can the obesity medicine physician bring to the bariatric surgical setting? We bring the medical aspect of obesity to the surgical setting. Surgery is one of many tools used to treat [...]
Simply put, shopping Stella Style means sticking with the outer aisles of the grocery store, as that is where you will find all the fresh, healthy, and naturally low-carb foods that have always been there. I love vegetables, and it seems my shopping cart always homes in first on the produce aisle. I just don’t [...]
I’ve worked with thousands of clients over the years and I’ve come to the conclusion that there are really two keys to successful weight loss. First and foremost, you have to PLAN AHEAD! Secondarily you must GO TO THE GROCERY STORE! Sounds simple right? Amazingly the are quite simple, but unfortunately for some they are [...]
Dr. Angela Fitch, an American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Diplomate, answers questions regarding the importance of an obesity medicine physician. What unique skill set can the obesity medicine physician bring to the bariatric surgical setting? An obesity medicine physician brings a holistic medical perspective to patient care in the bariatric surgical setting. Often times surgeons do [...]
As a chef, I spend my time in the kitchen. I am not a doctor or nutritionist, just someone who can cook a pretty mean steak and someone who has over fifteen years’ experience cooking and eating low carb. I will do my best to summarize how low-carb works, but just know that I am [...]