For those of you who follow the news, there have been two studies recently that reported that vitamins were not only not useful, but could potentially be harmful. Here is what I have to say and [...]
Author: Dr. Fred
Jalapeno poppers
It’s the weekend… and what better way to kick it off than happy hour with friends? But before you hit that trendy new spot or your local dive, consider hosting everyone at your place. [...]
A dose of common sense for all those soda skeptics
If diet soda contributes to obesity (as I told you in last Tuesday’s Reality Health Check), just imagine the horrors regular soda can lead to. But really, it doesn’t even matter [...]
Sweetened drinks lead to childhood obesity
You are what you drink Part of the study I told you about above will look at ways of preventing obesity among children. And that is something that seriously needs to happen. I wrote my first [...]
WTF!
Okay, you can take your mind out of the gutter as this is about to become my new catchphrase, not unlike DTF and GTL from Jersey Shore – which I must say is not a bad season so far. It is kind [...]
The ugly truth about diet soda
Diet soda might seem like a logical alternative to the regular, sugar-laden varieties when you’re trying to lose weight and keep your blood sugar in check. But, unfortunately, while it may [...]
Baked Apples with Walnuts
Serves 6-12 Ingredients: 6 large apples 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1 packet stevia 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter Directions: [...]
12-egg Frittata with Zucchini and Cheese
4 servings Ingredients: 2 medium-sized zucchini 2 Tbsp. macadamia nut oil 12 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Turn your oven on to “broil.” Wash zucchini and [...]