Cholesterol: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Heart

Cholesterol has become a household word—often one that sparks fear. Although quite simple, it is more nuanced than “good” or “bad.” I find that once patients understand what cholesterol actually does in the body and how it can be managed, they feel more empowered to take charge of their heart health. Let’s break it down: […]

In Defense Of Counting Ingredients

Several years ago, a simple piece of nutrition advice was everywhere: count the ingredients. Magazines, wellness blogs and even TV segments encouraged people to flip over a package and check the label. The idea being: The fewer the ingredients, the less processed the food, and likely the healthier it was. The trend ran out of […]

Understanding Diabetes Mellitus: A Doctors Guide

Diabetes can feel overwhelming, but understanding the basics can help you take charge of your health. Let’s break it down together — simply, clearly, and in a way that makes sense: What Is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone, or messenger molecule, made by your pancreas (which is an organ in your belly). Insulin’s main job […]

What’s the Best Diet? The One That Works for You.

As a physician, one of the most common questions I get is, “What’s the best diet for living longer and staying healthy?” It’s a fair question—and also one with no single answer. Over the years, I’ve counseled hundreds of patients on nutrition. I’ve seen people thrive on Mediterranean diets, go plant-based and reverse chronic disease, […]