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Perspective on the Vegan Documentary "What the Health"?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
December 12, 2017
what the health
Have you seen What the Health? It’s a Netflix vegan documentary that critiques the meat and dairy industries. I've gotten a lot of questions about it lately and I thought I’d share some of my insights. Keep in mind that What the Health? is a movie produced to promote veganism.… See more
Eating More Foods High in Calcium May Help Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 7, 2017
High Calcium Foods and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is scary: Someone collapses. They have no pulse, they’re not breathing, and they have a complete loss of consciousness. Their heart has suddenly and unexpectedly stopped beating. Usually, they die. In fact, about 350,000 Americans will suffer a sudden cardiac arrest this year… See more
What Role Does Sugar Play in Heart Disease?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 6, 2017
Sugar May Cause Heart Disease
The average American gets about 10 percent of their calories from added sugars. Added sugars — from high fructose corn syrup to honey — are sugars and syrups that manufacturers add to processed foods. Ten percent may not seem like very much, but added sugars are empty calories that can lead to… See more
When It Comes to Alzheimer’s, Coffee May Be Liquid Gold
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 3, 2017
Coffee is one of the healthiest drinks on earth
Coffee. It’s probably the healthiest beverage on earth. Yes, you read correctly. Why? Studies suggest that coffee helps protect us from Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even some cancers. But most importantly, two large-scale meta-analyses (statistical procedure for… See more
The Health Benefits of Olive Oil For Diabetes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 13, 2017
Olive Oil and Type 2 Diabetes
High fat foods and oils have been vilified as potential causes of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease for decades. It’s only been within the last few years that nutrition experts began pushing the benefits of healthy fats, particularly olive oil, to Americans. The Health Benefits of… See more
What Are the Health Benefits of Fasting?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
October 13, 2017
Can Fasting Add Years to Your Life?
A recent article in … See more
Caffeine May Be Triggering Your Sweet Tooth
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 18, 2017
Coffee Can Trigger Cravings for Sweets
Coffee and donuts go together. The pairing even inspired the name of worldwide donut shop and coffeehouse – Dunkin’ Donuts. Why does coffee go so well with donuts, as well as… See more
How Does the Paleo Diet Stack Up Scientifically?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
August 26, 2017
paleo diet facts
For those of you eating Paleo and wondering how it stacks up scientifically, here's a bit of data, courtesy of Mark Sisson. 1. A population of Australian aborigines living the typical "city" life were asked to revert to a traditional aboriginal diet consisting of primarily animals and plants. This… See more
Soda May Be Bad for Your Brain, Studies Suggest
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 18, 2017
New studies link drinking soda to stroke and memory issues
Call it what you want—soda, tonic, soft drinks, pop or Coke—it’s one of the most popular beverages in the United States. Consumers drink 40 million gallons of soda in the U.S. Even though consumption is falling in the U.S., 50 percent of Americans drink soda every day, according to Gallup. Soda… See more
Eat Smart for Your Heart
By Louis B Malinow, MD
MDVIP
July 11, 2017
Heart-healthy Foods
Eating the right foods for your heart is especially important if you have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACSVD), which occurs when plaque builds up in your arteries. A heart-healthy diet can also help prevent ACSVD. But if you’re confused about what to put in your grocery cart, you’re not… See more

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