By Dr. Rick Tague Good vs Bad Carbs? Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy (energy is also derived from body fat during weight loss), but carbs are the body's preferred source of energy; especially for the brain. With the exception of unabsorbable fiber, all carbs are converted into glucose during digestion. Glucose is the … [Read more...] about Good vs Bad Carbs
CoQ10
By Dr. Rick Tague Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10, aka ubiquinone or CoQ10, is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance. It is involved in several key steps in the production of energy within a cell, and also functions as an antioxidant that helps protect cells from free radical damage. CoQ10 can be depleted by illness, stress, aging, and … [Read more...] about CoQ10
Why Meal Replacements Work
By Dr. Rick Tague Why Quality Meal Replacements Work! Research suggests that continuing to utilize meal replacements as part of a nutritious diet can help you maintain your goal weight better than using no meal replacements. A study of 100 overweight people, published in the August 2000 issue of Obesity Research, showed that participants … [Read more...] about Why Meal Replacements Work
Food Journaling
By Dr. Rick Tague Keep on Track with Food Journaling In a recent study by Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, it was shown that participants who kept food journals lost almost double the weight of those who didn't! The study included 1,500 overweight and obese adults. Participants were educated on lifestyle interventions, which … [Read more...] about Food Journaling
Memory Plus
By Dr. Rick Tague Memory Plus Memory Plus is a supplement containing the memory enhancing nutrient, Phosphatidylserine (PS). PS is a type of fat found in every cell in the body. It is particularly concentrated in the brain, where it keeps cell membranes fluid, flexible, and primed for nutrient absorption. PS allows cells to better "speak" … [Read more...] about Memory Plus
The Power of Protein
Get the Power of Protein! Protein is especially important in our diets when attempting weight loss. Studies show that diets with higher protein and reduced carbohydrates appear to enhance weight loss due to a higher loss of body fat and reduced loss of lean body mass. The beneficial effects of protein include increased satiety (sense of … [Read more...] about The Power of Protein
Super Foods: Blueberries
By Dr. Rick Tague Super Foods: Blueberries We’ve all heard of the term “super foods”, but what are they? These are foods that have so many good properties for health that we all should be eating them as supplementation to our daily diet (unless you're on a restricted carbohydrate diet). Blueberries are just that kind of “super food”! They … [Read more...] about Super Foods: Blueberries
