Weight-Loss Coach

Did you get a good night’s sleep last night? Well according to a new diet by obesity doctor Caroline Apovian, M.D., if you slept eight hours, you can lose 2 pounds. And if you follow her ... Read More

It is not unusual in my practice to have a patient complain about gaining weight after his or her wedding and honeymoon are but a memory. I also see it happen sometimes when a happy couple ... Read More

I have a confession to make: I am not usually a fan of smoothies. Too many of my patients over the years have enjoyed them but have made too many mistakes in the making of them. The most ... Read More

There are not many things in life you can count on, but unfortunately one thing you can is that there will always be another “diet” book on the market. The latest to fly off the ... Read More

Every other day it appears that food manufacturers are using a new buzzword to sell products. "Natural," "gluten-free," "low-fat," the list goes on and on. And lately it seems the new kid ... Read More

On April 1, McDonald's is launching a huge advertising campaign to promote its new line of sandwiches called the Premium McWrap. Rumor has it that they are hoping the McWrap will attract ... Read More

Having a bad day and reaching for “comfort” foods goes hand-in-hand for many women. Angry with your boyfriend, you grab a bag of chips. Your parents are annoying you, you reach for the ... Read More

On a recent trip to Vancouver, I saw a cereal for purchase in the supermarket called Sexcereal. I did a double take—was this a joke? Then, much to my surprise, the same cereal appeared on ... Read More

You probably pay attention to the color of the produce you buy, but the shade of the labels on packaged foods may be influencing which items end up in your cart without you realizing ... Read More

All we ever hear in the news these days is that Americans are getting heavier and heavier and that we have a huge obesity epidemic on our hands. However, according to a survey done by the ... Read More