by Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | Nov 11, 2022 | Food Gauge
Myth: Our caloric needs are 2000 calories per day. Fact: Many people require much less, and will gain weight on a 2000 calorie a day diet. Many Americans believe they can eat 2000 calories daily to maintain weight. Unfortunately, this is only true for some people....
by Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | Oct 13, 2022 | Research
As students begin college, people often wonder if they will succumb to the “Freshman 15,” weight gain that occurs in their first year. A new study looked at the effect of college on weight. Over the four years of undergraduate education, students gained on average...
by Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | Sep 1, 2022 | Healthy Eating
By the time our patients have arrived at our office, they have tried 8-12 diets. Serial dieters, people who go from diet to diet have learned the experience is uncomfortable. They adopt the belief that in order to lose weignt, they have to suffer. Previous attempts...
by Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | Jul 13, 2022 | Obesity Medicine
Obesity is the most common chronic medical disease. Rather than having a simple solution of eating less and moving more, treatment requires a comprehensive approach. The addition of the medication Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) from Lilly is a powerful tool in the treatment...
by Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | Apr 1, 2022 | Healthy Eating
You are at a restaurant and have chosen to eat healthily. Do you choose Caesar, Greek, blue cheese wedge, Cobb, niçoise, or taco salad? What dressing is your best choice? How about vinaigrette, French, Italian, or honey Dijon? There are so many decisions it can seem...
