Am I Against Macrobiotics? Before I answer that question, let me state that I am not only "for" macrobiotics. Well, let me restate that. Macrobiotics is not the only game in town that is correct. Macrobiotics is a really good idea, but its discipline may prove too difficult for some. The Preventive Medicine Center does not take care of "some" of the people who come to it, … [Read more...]
Vegetarians Can Be Strong Athletes
Vegetarians Can Be Strong Athletes No meat, no problem. That's the qualified conclusion of nutritionists asked whether athletes can be vegetarians and maintain their stamina. "Athletes and heavy exercisers absolutely can be vegetarians," said Gail Butterfield, a sports nutritionist in Palo Alto, Calif., who counsels Stanford University teams. "I would never discourage an … [Read more...]
Salt (Sodium), High Blood Pressure, Less than 12% Rule, and "Walking on Clouds"
She was a very intelligent and straightforward 50-year old African-American legal secretary from California. At 5'7", 207 pounds, her blood pressure was 180/104 when first was seen. I made clear to her how her personal choices were affecting her blood pressure, risk of stroke/dialysis/sudden death/heart attack, etc. horrors. She agreed to change. She returned for follow-up … [Read more...]
Delicious, Low Heat, Slowly Cooked, Warm Veggies Can Easily Control Hunger
Delicious, Low Heat, Slowly Cooked, Warm Veggies Can Easily Control Hunger He was a 39-year old 240->219->235 pound man who was a 2 pack per day smoker and who also drank a "pot of coffee" a day. He considered his dietary "downfall" to be meats and cheeses. When he returned in follow-up, he had quit smoking, reduced his coffee to 1 cup per day, but in the process had … [Read more...]
The Simplicity of Berries & Plums & 26 Vegetables
The Simplicity of Berries / Plums & 26 Vegetables My patients get into trouble dietarily because of the combination of too much imagination and creativity. Therefore, I have simplified things so that it's easy for my patients to remember just "fruits, vegetables, and beans." That's why the most recent adaptation of my weight loss program is unlimited berries/plums, vegetables … [Read more...]