Dr. Mowett, how did you become interested in obesity medicine? As a family medicine & urgent care specialist, I witnessed the devastating effects of chronic medical […]
The White House and FDA (Federal Food & Drug Administration) have announced a new format for the nutrition label, also known as “nutrition facts panel” in […]
Do not let it sabotage your weight loss journey After years of practicing Obesity Medicine, it surprises me the amount of misconceptions people still have about […]
Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in America. But why? Here’s the thing—eating is a learned behavior. We live in an environment with food cues all […]
Are You A Sugar Addict? Sugar is a type of carbohydrates also known as “simple carbohydrates”. For many centuries, this delicious ingredient was a commodity, in […]
Antioxidant Foods Antioxidant foods are treasured for their ability to fight disease, cancer, and aging. In this article, we will examine the top ten foods with […]
Men: Lose Your Pot Belly Fat by Balancing Your Hormones It’s hard to believe, but “male menopause” or andropause is a contributing factor for weight gain […]
Is it Cholesterol that Bad? In previous blogs, I have presented the benefits of most of the major nutrients required for our existence. Carbohydrates, protein and […]
Holiday Eating Survival Guide For many of us, the Holiday season is the best time of the year. All these festivities have a common denominator…delicious and […]
Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle: National Nutrition Month There is no single food, drink, or magic pill for achieving optimal health. What is most important is […]
As an obesity medicine specialist, I frequently hear from my patients “they must have a sluggish metabolism interfering with their weight loss process. However, I have […]