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GLP—1 Agonists & Weight Management - My Approach
By now, you have probably heard of GLP-1 agonists, like the popular semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). With the epidemic of overweight and obesity in our country, I cannot ignore the compelling data on GLP-1 agonists and weight loss. That being said, I have one concern that stands out when considering this class of medication - read my blog to learn more.
10 Protein-Packed Foods You Should Have in Your Kitchen
Keep these ten protein sources stocked in your kitchen to ensure clean protein is ready for all of your meals.
New Report: Estrogen Therapy & Weight Gain
Perimenopausal weight gain is a real thing.
This is a fact.
It's common for weight gain to start a few years before menopause, during the time known as perimenopause. Weight gain often continues at about the rate of 1.5 pounds each year as a woman goes through her 50s.
When I meet with women to discuss the potential risks and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy - fear of weight gain with estrogen therapy is common.
But is this fear valid?
How Much Protein Do You Need?
Protein is a fundamental component of a healthy diet - but how much protein do you really need? In this blog, I outline how minimal RDA protein recommendations are not optimal and provide calculations I use with my patients to estimate their protein needs.
Food Sensitivities and Leaky Gut
Many common symptoms may be caused by food sensitivities, including fatigue, headaches, irritable bowel, brain fog, joint pain, weight gain, rashes and more.
What causes food sensitivities? The answer lies in your gut.
What Are Food Sensitivities?
While there are many factors that can contribute to illness, perhaps none are more important than FOOD. I see it with patients every day - the food that you eat has an immediate and significant impact on the way that you feel.
How FATS Affect Your Metabolism
Are you fighting a sluggish metabolism? The types of FATS you consume may be to blame, and a new study proves it. What you need to know is there are 2 driving forces behind an aging metabolism: Insulin Resistance and Chronic Inflammation. And also that we have loads of ways to reverse these things!
Lack of Sleep leads to Belly Fat
More than ⅓ of adults in the US don’t get enough sleep, and it could be bad for the waistline. New research from Mayo Clinic shows that a lack of sleep combined with free access to food leads to higher calorie consumption and increased belly fat.
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