I always look forward to my morning cup of coffee. Warm, comforting, and energizing, all in one! And now it tastes even better, knowing the health benefits. Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in America, with over 150,000,000 daily consumers. But it has not arrived at its current level of popularity without some controversy along the … [Read more...] about Coffee: 5 Hidden Benefits on Mental and Physical Health
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Meal Replacements: A Powerful Key to Weight Loss
For the first time in history, our world has more overweight people than underweight! Diseases of calorie excess, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and many cancers are skyrocketing. As a result, many of us will not live as long as our parents. Simply put, our food is killing us! And once the above diseases strike, regaining … [Read more...] about Meal Replacements: A Powerful Key to Weight Loss
Joints: 3 Strategies To Make Them Last A Lifetime
“My joints hurt...” is one of the most common and disabling concerns I hear from my patients. Pain with every step or just getting out of a chair is certainly demotivating when it comes to being more active. Unfortunately, after too many years of not getting proper care and support, the joints start making their complaint known with pain. In … [Read more...] about Joints: 3 Strategies To Make Them Last A Lifetime
Sodas: Tasty, Addictive, and Deadly!
One of the most common nutrition questions I am asked is, “Dr. Tague, what do you think about sodas?” As a recovering diet cola addict myself, I sympathize with “users”. But the facts are accumulating. Be very afraid of sodas, including the diet versions. Let me explain... … [Read more...] about Sodas: Tasty, Addictive, and Deadly!
Do You Love “Wrong Foods”?
One of the curiosities in America is WHY so many people are overweight. We all know that excess weight is damaging to health, self-esteem, relationships, and the pocketbook. So why don’t more people simply decide to lose weight and be done with it? After all, we’re the nation that first put a man on the moon. We are perhaps the most productive, … [Read more...] about Do You Love “Wrong Foods”?
4 Reasons NOT to Lose Weight
“Shall I lose weight or not?” The answer to this question is often THE ANSWER that will determine one’s health and weight destiny. The logical answer often is a definite “YES, absolutely I will lose weight!” However, in reality, the answer for most Americans is “No, not right now.” Let’s look at some of the reasons: Why people “Just Say No” to … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons NOT to Lose Weight
How To Sabotage Your Metabolism… Without doing a thing!
Americans are feeling tired and they are gaining “unwanted” weight at alarming rates. Maybe you are an exception. I hope so. But, if you are at least 30 years of age, you likely have gained weight “against your will”. Think back to age 21. What was your weight? Has it changed? If you are typical, it is up ½ to 1 pound (or more) for each year. … [Read more...] about How To Sabotage Your Metabolism… Without doing a thing!