March 13, 2020 by John Fernandez
Roundup: U.S. Agencies Warn About Fake...
U.S. Agencies Warn Companies About Fake Products That Claim to Treat, Prevent...
Metabolic Syndrome: Are You at Risk?
The key element of metabolic syndrome is insulin resistance, a condition that can be present before metabolic syndrome is diagnosed. Insulin resistance means that your...
November 12, 2013 / 3 min read
FDA Moves Closer to Banning Trans Fats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it's moving toward ridding the American diet of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary source of...
November 7, 2013 / 2 min read
Farro Risotto with Butternut Squash and Shrimp...
As the executive chef and chief operations manager for Doctors Hospital, I am always trying to find a healthy approach to the classic foods we...
November 7, 2013 / 2 min read
Have a Healthy-ween
It’s the scariest time of the year again –– time when the witch, goblin and ghost costumes come out. Although we may see some scary...
October 29, 2013 / 3 min read
The Genetics of Obesity
The quest to find the "fat gene" is in the early stages, despite advances in scientific research. What's much more certain is that habits, such...
October 25, 2013 / 3 min read
Chef Richard’s Roasted Chicken with Cherry and...
One of the latest culinary trends is the use of “whole grains.” Whole grains have great nutritional benefits, which is why we are embracing them...
October 17, 2013 / 2 min read
Travails of Triathletes
There is little doubt that triathletes are among the best conditioned competitors, with training regiments covering the popular sport's swimming, cycling and running disciplines. But...
September 27, 2013 / 2 min read
10 Tips for Lasting Weight Loss
Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer -- some of the leading causes of preventable death, according to...
September 9, 2013 / 3 min read
Ways to Help Obese Kids and Teens
Seventy percent of obese kids have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease and nearly 40 percent of have two or more risk factors,...
September 5, 2013 / 3 min read
Should I be Gluten-free?
Food manufacturers and restaurants have increased their options to include gluten-free foods. This has caused a general increase in curiosity among consumers; many people are...
August 28, 2013 / 3 min read
