Foods More “Addictive” than Sugar
Something that has driven me nuts in the past is the notion that sugar is addictive and problematic by itself. People talk about sugar being evil, but when you ask them to list specific foods, they list foods that are high in both sugar AND fat (think donuts, cookies, cakes, and pies). So is it […]
Can Metformin help with Weight Loss?
Bottom Line: Yes. About 2 to 9 kg (4 to 20 pounds) according to the studies and this fits my clinical experience. I want to give my patients the best shot possible when trying to lose weight (and keep it off). This may or may not include giving them medicines along the way. Our bodies […]
The Best Diet for Weight Loss
As an obesity physician, I survey all of my patients about their diets. I also make note of the patients who are the most successful at losing and keeping off their weight. There is ONE trait that every successful patient shares in common. Is it their carbohydrate count? Are they vegans? Do they track their calories on an app? […]
Can you lose weight while eating McDonald’s?
On my Facebook page I made this post after meeting a new patient: This was met with much applause, but there were some who made reference to some individuals actually LOSING weight while STILL eating McDonald’s. This led me to make this silly meme: I was being a tad extreme of course. The TRUTH […]
Organic Junk Food is Still Junk Food
Sometimes my patients get excited when I ask them what they have been eating over the past month or so. They say gleefully, “Dr. Spencer, you would be so proud! Everything I bought was organic!” Then when asked to specify, a bunch of junk food is listed. I then have to be very careful about what […]