NewsNovember 24 2019, by Amanda Åkesson, BSc, medical review by Dr. Jason Fung, MD14Does sugar-free gum break a fast?Does sugar-free gum break a fast? Is it a good idea to have one cheat day per week? And can intermittent fasting cause hormonal imbalances in women?
Success storyNovember 23 2019, by Amanda Åkesson, BSc, medical review by Dr. Bret Scher, MD5'Life is good again'Terry struggled with her weight her whole life. But it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago that she realized she…
NewsNovember 22 2019, by Dr. Bret Scher, MD10Norwegians reduce sugar intake — how can we do the same?Do public health initiatives to tax soda and candy and eliminate advertising sugary treats to children help reduce sugar intake? Yes.
Member columnNovember 21 2019, by Anne Mullens, BSc, BJ34Creating our holiday e-magazineA dream of mine — a special, holiday-themed online magazine — has finally been achieved! It’s a digital flip magazine, exclusive to members.
NewsNovember 20 2019, by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE, medical review by Dr. Bret Scher, MD22New review: very-low-calorie ketogenic diets are effective for weight lossCan very-low-calorie ketogenic diets help overweight and obese people lose weight quickly? A review of several studies finds they're both safe and…
NewsNovember 19 2019, by Adele Hite, PhD, MPH, RDN, medical review by Dr. Bret Scher, MD24The Game Changers review: Should everyone eat a vegan diet?This pro-vegan documentary mixes science with salesmanship. But the best diet is one that fits your individual needs and preferences.
RecipeNovember 19 2019, recipe by Jill Wallentin, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE4Roasted chicken legs and cherry tomatoes with garlic butterThe satisfying rich meat of crispy chicken legs combines with the intensified, sweet flavors of roasted cherry tomatoes.
NewsNovember 19 2019, by Dr. Bret Scher, MD4Much ado about keto and influenza (in mice)Keto chow can mean a much better chance of surviving a lethal flu virus in this mouse study. Fascinating, yes, but it doesn't say much about keto…
GuideNovember 17 2019, by Libby Jenkinson, medical review by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD61Guide: Six ways to stay low carb or keto when you don’t want to cookHow do you stay low carb or keto when you don’t want to cook? It may be that you come home late, are tired, or that you are unexpectedly unprepared.
NewsNovember 16 2019, by Dr. Bret Scher, MD7Sustainable weight loss requires different adviceIs it possible to maintain long-term weight loss? Two new studies say no. But we disagree. We can change the message and change the results.
