Concerns about Bisphenol A
A common belief held by many health professionals, including dietitians, is that weight loss occurs when a person burns more calories than they take in. While I know from my…
Intuitive Eating vs. Carbohydrate Restriction
I’m going to preface this post by saying that I realize there are a number of registered dietitians ( including several whom I consider friends as well as colleagues) who…
My Thoughts on Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diets, Part 2
When I first started this website a little over a year ago, I did so with the intention of discussing low-carb diet research and other low-carb topics. So I want…
Diet 101 – The Truth About Low Carb Diets
As those of you who read my blog regularly may have noticed, I haven’t been posting as frequently as I used to. The major reason for this is simply the…
Seafood: Keeping It Healthy and Sustainable
I love seafood. With the exception of a brief period of veganism, I have consumed fish and shellfish for nearly all of my 45 years. I eat all kinds of…
A Healthy Low-Carb Diet Includes Lots of Plants
One of the things I see time and again is people going heavy on the protein and fats while avoiding most vegetables and fruits when following a low-carb diet. While you’re…
My Thoughts on Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diets
Now that I’ve finally finished my article for the American Diabetes Association, I’d like to start by expressing my sincere appreciation for those who write scholarly articles and books. The…
Article for American Diabetes Association Journal
I’m going to be taking a break from blogging for at least a month, possibly more, for a very good reason. The editors at Diabetes Spectrum, a journal of the…
Is a Low-Carb Diet an All-You-Can-Eat Diet?
Christmas 1977. That’s me on the right, age 11. Could we be any more ’70s? As a child growing up in the ’70s, I remember seeing a TV commercial for a…
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Putting an “Optimal Diet” In Perspective
I’m a voracious reader. I read a lot of blogs and articles online in addition to books, newspapers, and other printed materials. My favorite posts are those that are written…