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How Much Should I Weigh?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 12, 2022
How Much Should I Weigh?
Do you feel may like you’re on a lifelong journey to lose 20 elusive pounds? Or maybe you’re a hard gainer – always trying to put on 10 pounds. Either way, managing your weight can be very frustrating, especially if you’re living a healthy lifestyle. Why is it so hard? Logically, weight management… See more
Understanding the Colors of Fat: How to Convert White to Brown Fat
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 11, 2022
visual diagram of brown, beige, and white fat cells
The fat around your waist, snuggled up to your organs and clinging to your thighs and backside isn’t just a nuisance. It’s actually a remarkable component of your body composition. Fat has many benefits, such as giving you energy, manages cholesterol and blood pressure, helps escort some vitamins… See more
What Caused Your Quarantine 15
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 16, 2022
What Caused Your Quarantine 15
As Covid-19 transitions from pandemic to endemic, it’s left another major public health issue in its wake -- significant weight gain. The U.S. was dealing with an obesity epidemic long before Covid hit. Between 2017 and 2018, about 42… See more
5 Facts About Metabolism that are Misunderstood
March 17, 2022
Woman playing on the floor with her dog
We think we know a lot about weight management and our metabolism. But there’s a surprising number of misconceptions about both — and that can make it harder for us to stay healthy as we age. Here are five misunderstood facts about your metabolism.

What is Metabolism & How Does it Work?…

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How Does Your Metabolism Work?
March 17, 2022
Two older men and a child holding surf boards
You probably hear a lot about your metabolism. From late night TV commercials to internet ads, the world is awash in solutions to speed up your metabolism. But what exactly is our metabolism and what role does it play in our health?

What is Metabolism?

Metabolism is the chemical process… See more
Study on Blood Sugar Levels and Hunger
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 17, 2021
blood sugar and hunger

Are You Hungry All the Time? You May have Low Blood Sugar

You’re trying to lose weight. But despite your best efforts, it’s not working. One problem is that you’re hungry most of the time, even shortly after eating a meal. Ignoring hunger will make you feel miserable, while giving in can… See more
Why I Recommend Olive Oil
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 17, 2020
Olive oil health benefits
I encourage my patients to increase healthy fat intake. Along with fish, certain nuts and seeds, avocado, and even a few saturated fats like coconut oil, I strongly advocate for daily intake of extra virgin olive oil. Most patients know that olive oil is healthy, but are confused about how to… See more
What Are Fasting Diets and Do They Work?
February 25, 2020
How fasting diets work
For the last few years, fasting diets, which restrict calories through periods of abstinence, have become very popular. They fall into different categories (alternate day fasting, modified fasting regimens, intermittent fasting, etc.), but all contain phases where participants do not eat for a… See more
Why Does It Get Harder to Manage Your Weight as You Age?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 18, 2019
Why is is tougher to manage weight as you age
As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult for most of us to manage our weight. Because our metabolism slows, our muscles wane and our hormones deplete, we expect to gain some weight. But if you’re eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and limiting your caloric intake, the scale shouldn’t… See more
Struggling with Your Weight? Cut Ultra-Processed Foods from Your Diet
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 12, 2019
Highly Processed Foods Can Lead to Weight Gain
You’ve heard it many times: limit your intake of highly processed foods. You know the fast, ready-to-eat convenient foods with a long list of hard to pronounce ingredients. Some are easy to recognize -- soft drinks (including diet soda), fast food menu items and packaged baked goods, to name a few… See more

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