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Dr. Tim Says…. Last month I talked about lying with statistics and how food companies use science to mislead you. Someone actually does that research, and those “experts” and others are used to put a scientific face on and bring authority to the technique of lying with [...] We’ve had a lot of great questions come in this year and I wanted to share some of the best with you. Over and over again the one thing to remember in the coming year is [...] Last week I shared an overview of current research on sugar-sweetened beverages. These beverages include soft drinks such as sodas or colas, sweetened fruit drinks (not those that are 100% juice), and energy and vitamin water drinks. This week I have what is known as [...] I’ve been saying for years that folks should avoid drinking soda if only because of the extra calories. In the last few years a fair bit of research has been done on sugar-sweetened beverages and their contribution not only to weight gain but also conditions [...] You may not realize it, but your heart is an electrical system. Each beat of your heart is started by an electrical pulse of what is called the sinus node, which is in the upper part of the right atrium (the top section [...] Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, lemonade, sweetened fruit drinks and punches has been shown to be linked to obesity, leading to diabetes and heart disease. Being overweight is also linked to high blood pressure, which can also lead to heart disease, as [...] Dr. Tim Says…. It is estimated that nearly 7% of daily caloric consumption in the United States is from high fructose corn syrup. This estimate has been labeled as conservative, with other studies indicating that over 10% of daily calories come from fructose in the U.S. [...] Q: We know that diet soda consumption has been positively correlated to weight gain, but do we have any idea why? I stopped drinking all sodas, but still use Splenda in my coffee and tea on a daily basis. Is there any evidence that [...] So this is where my new project began. About a week ago I was finishing my morning clinic and in the office where I keep my jacket I found this Mcdonalds bag. It had been brought in by one of the doctors and contained a Quarter Pounder and french fries. Look at the size of [...] |
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