by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Oct 4, 2021 | Building blocks of health
Keto diets have additional important drawbacks. The excessive protein in low-carb diets has the potential to contribute to kidney and liver damage. High protein diets have been shown to have detrimental effects on heart disease risk factors, including coronary artery... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Oct 1, 2021 | Building blocks of health
Currently fashionable low-carbohydrate and paleo diets typically are low in refined grains and added sugars but feature relatively high quantities of red and processed meat and saturated fat. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) found that in... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Sep 29, 2021 | Building blocks of health
High-fat, high-protein, low-carb diets may have risks associated with their long-term use. Editorial comment on a meta-analysis study of 48 weight loss trials noted that “Protein intakes of 30% of kilocalories, or double what the other diets provide, raise questions... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Sep 27, 2021 | Building blocks of health
An energy deficit of 3500 calories is needed to lose a pound of fat. Although this simple formulation of weight gain and loss is generally valid, some research shows that it matters where you get the extra calories. Although the human body can convert surplus calories... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Sep 24, 2021 | Building blocks of health
The average human stomach can hold about a quart of food, roughly four cups. And when your stomach is full, the feeling of satiety kicks in, and you don’t want to eat anymore. Filling up with apple slices would supply only a little over 200 calories, a stomach full of...
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