What “healthy” snacks do your kids love? I grew up jonesing for Twinkies and Entenmenn’s, but I don’t want to doom my kids to my sugar addiction. As a family doctor and a dad of two energetic boys, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to ensure our children eat healthily, especially when it comes to snacking.… Read the rest
Category Archives: Nutrition
Living in China: Survive or Thrive?
I was deeply involved in public health in Beijing and all of China during my ten years there from 2006-2016. This interview below, from 2014, is a perfect 30-minute summary of my life there, my goals, and how I was trying to make an impact in bringing family medicine to China; providing fact-filled advice about air pollution and food safety; and trying to push the fact that lifestyle choices were still far more important than any public health threat.… Read the rest
8 Diet Hacks To Cure Heartburn Better Than Pills
Did you know that your daily dependence on pills for heartburn may not be needed, if you just follow simple diet changes? We all have our own anecdotal stories about triggers for heartburn, but what are the facts? I’m here to tell you right now, so keep reading.
3 Big Reasons To Stop Your Multivitamin
How many of you are taking a multivitamin? If you’re in the USA, over 50% of adults are taking one. I’ve also taken it sometimes, off and on. I wouldn’t feel any different (good or bad) and then I’d stop for a while, and then some flashy new organic-ish version would be on sale at Costco — and away we go again.… Read the rest
3 Big Reasons To Avoid The Carnivore Diet
I was recently asked by my Teladoc social media team to comment about a big social media diet trend, called the carnivore diet.
That’s when people eat only meats, especially red meat, plus eggs and some dairy. They also cut out all carbs, vegetables and fruits.
4 Reasons I Love GLP-1 Meds For Weight Loss
You’ve all heard by now about a new class of weight loss medications: GLP-1 receptor agonists. These injectable medications are gaining attention for their potential to help people lose weight. But are they really as good as they sound? As a family doctor with over 24 years of experience treating patients with obesity, I’m excited to share what I’ve learned about these medications and why I believe they’re truly remarkable—not just for weight loss but for overall health improvement.… Read the rest