by Chester Tam | Mar 15, 2021 | Research
John V. deGuzman, MD We can all agree that fast food is: High in calories High in fat (especially saturated and trans fats) High in sugar and simple carbohydrates High in salt Served in large portions (would you like to supersize that?) Low in cost Convenient Given...
by Chester Tam | Mar 9, 2021 | Getting Active, Research
One barrier to exercise is the belief that you have to break a sweat for 30-60 minutes to gain any benefit. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, just a small amount of exercise improves health. If that’s the case, then how much exercise is enough? The...
by Chester Tam | Feb 24, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Research
Craig Primack MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Many people have tried some form of intermittent fasting or time-restricted feeding. You choose to eat only inside of a time-restricted window of 6-10 hours per day. It’s usually 9 am-7 pm for 10 hours or 12 pm-6 pm for 6...
by Chester Tam | Feb 19, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Opinion, Research
A few years ago, during the height of the KETO fad, a friend suggested I start cooking with coconut oil. But what does the medical literature say about it? Is coconut oil healthy or unhealthy? Let’s find out. Coconut Oil Health Myths Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) is...
by Chester Tam | Feb 3, 2021 | Lifestyle
Periods of very-low-calorie intake force our bodies to burn fat to meet our energy needs. When fat burns, it releases ketones that cause the body to make less ghrelin, a hunger hormone. As a result, intermittent fasting can increase metabolism, decrease hunger, and...
