The old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Well I’ve found some new research that may add to the good reputation of apples. After reading today’s blog, the new saying may be, “An apple a day, keeps overeating at bay”. Read more »

A few weeks ago, I presented some information about how to strategically use exercise to manage out-of-control hunger. Now, I’d like to discuss another approach to tame a beastly appetite.

Recent research published in the journal Cell Metabolism suggests that a particular form of unsaturated fat called oleic acid may be an additional key in the appetite-puzzle. Read more »

Do you like two-for-one deals? You’ve probably seen a lot of them this holiday season. Buy two DVDs for the price of one! Buy one cheeseburger at regular price and get the second one “free”! Well I’ve got a real two-for-one deal for you today. I’m going to tell you what you can do to decrease your hunger and help manage your weight. Heck, I’ll even throw in an improvement in virtually all aspects of your health for free! What a deal! Read more »

Obesity is perhaps the greatest health challenge of our time. It doesn’t just make us fat. It also makes us sick. And the number of people becoming overweight is growing at a staggering rate.

It’s important to remember that obesity doesn’t just affect the way we look and how we feel. It also contributes to some of the deadliest diseases known to man. Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea (a loss of oxygen while sleeping characterized by loud snoring) and increased stroke risk is just a partial list of diseases to which obesity contributes. Read more »