by Chester Tam | Feb 1, 2024 | Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Research
In 2024 and beyond, where health and nutrition take center stage, ensuring you get enough protein is crucial for overall well-being. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or just someone looking to maintain a balanced diet,...
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 Chester Tam | Oct 13, 2022 | Research
Exercise is often a “4 letter word”. The majority of my patients with overweight/obesity have had a previous bad or even traumatic experience with exercise. Many have been shamed in school PE classes. They have been injured by personal trainers insistent on the mantra...
by Chester Tam | Sep 28, 2022 | Research
Background: I have exclusively practiced Obesity Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona with Scottsdale Weight Loss Center (SWLC) for the past 8 years. Previously, I practiced Internal Medicine for >20 years. I am Board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)...
by Diana Bone, FNP-C | May 24, 2022 | Research
The answer is YES! Diabetes can be reversed or placed in remission with weight loss. This means blood glucose level is within normal limits or HbA1C is <6.5% without any diabetes medication for 6 months. However, diabetes can come back if weight is not maintained...
by Diana Bone, FNP-C | Apr 1, 2022 | Research
I have seen many patients incorporating meat substitute also known as “plant-based protein,” “fake meat” instead of lean proteins as part of a healthy diet. More restaurants and grocery stores carrying meat substitutes in forms of chicken, sausage, ground beef,...
