With all the focus on weight in our society, it isn't surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called "experts" can confuse even the most informed consumers. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is. There are no foods or pills that magically burn fat. No super foods will alter your genetic code. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or sleep. Some ingredients in supplements and herbal products can be dangerous and even deadly for some people.
The latest diet craze that you are seeing across all of social media is the KETOGENIC diet. The catch phrase is ketosis and only the KETOGENIC diet can do this for you. Is that really true?
Eating heart-healthy can be equally as delicious as it is good for your body! If you could save your heart by improving your diet, wouldn't you at least want to give it a try? Here are some delicious heart-healthy recipes, enjoy!
Dr Powell is a triple Board Certified Physician in Emergency Medicine, Bariatric Medicine, and is a Physician Nutrition Specialist; and more than 20 years of experience performing laser and injectable aesthetics.
I have learned about treating myself and thousands of patients for Obesity. The science of nutrition, what is the right combination of Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats, and how much and when it should be eaten. It is not as easy as many people think. If it were we would not have a world that has become obese.
