Overeating is NOT Causing Obesity

Razi Berry Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020 — 2025 further tells us that losing weight “requires […]
Healthy Holiday Feasting

Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND The holidays are upon us and with it comes parties, stress and opportunity to eat excess amounts of food. With a few simple tricks, this holiday season will increase only your joy – not your waistline! 10 Simple Tricks to Tackle This holiday Season to Increase Your Joy and Not Your […]
Body Adaptations from Short-term Overeating

Razi Berry Overeating has been found to impair blood sugar (glucose) control and insulin levels. A new study suggests that the duration of a bout of overeating can affect how the body adapts glucose and insulin processing when calorie intake increases. The article is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Endocrinology and […]
Commission Says Plant Based Diet Best Option for Planet

Razi Berry An international commission has developed a new diet, the “planetary health diet.” The diet has been created as a template of the best possible diet for the planet; accounting for nutrition as well as health for the environment. Current dietary patterns and a heavy dependence on red meat Currently, dietary patterns in many […]
Why Are Some People More Vulnerable to Hunger?

Razi Berry It’s next to impossible to avoid occasions where the smells and sights of food will tantalize and torment us. Part of the difficulty in resisting these delicious items is a hormone found in the stomach that signals hunger – ghrelin. This hormone is currently being studied as a factor in overeating and obesity. […]
How to Avoid Overeating at Holiday Parties

Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND The holidays are here, which means you’ll likely be around a lot of fabulous food! You can enjoy it without over doing it. Here’s how: Before walking into a party, have a plan. Take time to think about how much you want to eat and come up with a strategy to […]