Kale Crazy: 10 Reasons To Love Kale by Tammy J. Colter, Editor-In-Chief Kale has not always been a popular vegetable at the dinner table. At least not at my home. Growing up, I don't think I ever even heard of it or tasted it. It's just as well, I probably
Test Your Caffeine IQ How much do you really know about caffeine? Take the Caffeine IQ quiz! True or False: Caffeine can be found in some plants. True or False: Caffeine is eliminated after one hour. True or False: Caffeine can be found in some headache medications. True or False:
14 Heart-Healthy Foods February is American Heart Month and a reminder to us all that heart disease is the number one cause of death in men and women in the United States. So what steps should we take to maintain a healthy heart? Here are a few tips to remember:
When that snack attack comes on, you want to be sure to stay on track by limiting your calorie intake. Here are 20 snacks that have 100 calories or less to satisfy your hunger pangs. 20 Snacks with less than 100 calories list: What are some of your favorite low-calorie
Making Breakfast a Priority by Kent Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FACRS “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While commonly quoted, this advice is not as commonly taken. Starting your day with one healthy decision supports more healthy decisions throughout the day. This is one important reason to
12 Immune Rich Foods by Stacy Paine, RD, LD Gone are the days of poolside conversation and long summer evenings, along with the days of beautiful autumn colors and crisp cool air. In rushes the dreaded cold and flu season. The good news is that a healthy,
What Is Your Calorie IQ? Take The Quiz! Calorie counts on some of the foods we eat can be surprising. Sometimes we make food choices on assumptions of what we think might be the better choice. Take this Calorie IQ quiz and see how many answers you get right! Which
Video: Coke and Obesity- What the Body Does with The Calories Bariatric surgeon Terry Simpson, MD, FACS speaks out about Coca-Cola's latest Ad campaign in which they claim to be joining in the fight against obesity. While he appreciates some of the foundations that Coca-Cola supports, their effort to join
Coca-Cola Advertising For Obesity Is Like Tobacco Advertising For Lung Cancer by Terry Simpson, MD, FACS When Coca-Cola started advertising about obesity, my first thought was – what irony. There is one thing most weight loss surgeons tell their patients: get off soda. There are a lot of reasons we
After weight loss surgery, and often at the start of a new diet, our excitement and motivation are high and our ability to choose the “right” foods and limit the portions come fairly easily. When a broader range of foods are reintroduced, we experience many competing thoughts about what we
