Nutrition
January 4, 2010
Ginkgo Biloba Does Not Work. Alas.
Ginkgo biloba was just shown to be ineffective to prevent cognitive decline in a large, randomized and controlled trial of over 3000 older adults followed for over 6 years in an NIH-sponsored multi-center study published in JAMA. Applying critical evaluation to all purported therapies.
March 2, 2009
The Grapefruit Juice Conundrum
Grapefruit juice impairs the breakdown of some important drugs, such as statins, but it is not an all or none issue. Small amounts may be reasonable.
March 2, 2009
Vitamins Do Not Reduce Death, Cancer or Heart Disease
Multivitamin use does not reduce the overall death rate nor the risk of cardiovascular disease nor most common cancers, according to recent results from the Women's Health Initiative, which studies over 160,000 postmenopausal women.
March 1, 2009
Flash: Only Calories Count; Losing Still Tough
A two-year study of over 800 overweight men and women concluded that high or low fat, protein or carbohydrate content made no difference in weight loss. Overall weight loss was modest, but not insignificant. But regular attendance at group or individual counseling sessions provided substantial benefit. NEJM 2.26.09
November 9, 2008
Clear Liquid Diet
What to do when your GI tract is in trouble.
November 1, 2008
Pasta: Just How Caloric Is It?
Q: How fattening is simple cooked pasta with tomato sauce? A: Cooked pasta and light sauce is about 50 calories per ounce or 250 calories per cup. Watch your portions!
February 10, 2008
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”
Those words are the pithy summary of the essence of good eating as clearly and delightfully described in Michael Pollan's new book, In Defense of Food. Dr. Kanner strongly recommends you get it, read it, and pay attention to what he says. Pollan's short article following, from the Feb 2007 New York times, is a…
February 10, 2008
High Volume, Low Calorie Foods
Jane Brody's excellent article from the NYTimes, With Fruits and Vegetables, More Can Be Less, on the value of eating high-volume but low-calorie density foods -- vegetables, soups, salads, and fruits -- as the essential strategy to weight loss and maintenance. Dr. Kanner fully concurs in the approach detailed by Ms. Brody, the New York…