Nutritional News Archive
PB2 Available at ABC!
For all of our Dr. Oz fans out there, we at ABC Weight Loss Clinic (aka Austin Bariatric Clinic) would like to put out the word that we are one of the only Austin locations that carriers this deliciously wonderful, low-calorie concoction! Dr. Oz’s October 12th show discussed healthy eating tips, naming PB2 as a [...]
Study Finds Similarities Between Food, Drug Addiction
You may have heard comments (or even made comments yourself) such as “I’m addicted to chocolate” or “I binge on sweets”. Well, a recent study indicates that these statements are likely more accurate than previously thought. To learn more about it, read the news brief from AMA Member Communications below. ABC World News (4/4, story [...]
Which Foods are Most Important to Buy Organic and Which Ones Can I Buy Conventionally Grown?
Some Fruits and Vegetables have been found to have significantly higher levels of pesticides, when grown conventionally, than others. It may not always be possible to buy organic foods due to the higher cost. So here is a list of the “Dirty Dozen” published by the Environmental Working Group of the foods you really should [...]
Low Carbohydrate, High Protein Diets Proven by Multiple Research Studies!
Study finds benefits of high protein, low carb diet for keeping weight off. The AP (11/29) reports, “More turkey, less white bread and mashed potatoes. Just in time for holiday feasting, a large study found that diets higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates can help overweight adults who managed to drop some weight keep [...]
Spice Up Your Metabolism
According to a recent article in the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY, a compound found in hot peppers that gives them their spicey flavor, raises your core body temperature. This increase in temperature increases metabolism which leads to more calories burned. The spicier the pepper the greater the effect. Teresa Boehm, MD
Great menu finds at local austin restaurants Summer 2010
I am always being asked by my patients what they can order when eating out to keep them losing weight and to help with maintaning. I have a couple of suggestions I have recently discovered at some local Austin favorite restaurants. Almost all of my choices below reflect the one rule about eating out that I usually [...]
Drinking Water Really Does Improve Weight Loss!
A recent study showed that dieters who consumed 16 oz of water 30 minutes prior to each meal had a 44% greater rate of weight loss than a control group of dieters. Practicle Tips: 1) At restaurants drink 1 glass of water while waiting to order and a second glass before your meal is served. 2)Drink as [...]
QQF THEORY
The QQF Theory The Quality, Quantity and Frequency of Food Consumption as it relates to Obesity and Excess Body Fat For many years, popular and scientific belief held that weight gain was simply a matter of energy input exceeding energy output, better known as the Caloric Theory. While this theory has some [...]
