by Dr. Halim Charbel | Jan 21, 2023
Our gut has more profound effects on our health than we may know. Our large intestine houses trillions of microorganisms from bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which are called the gut microbiome. These organisms can influence everything from our metabolic health and...
by Joanna Eaton | Dec 8, 2018
Don’t let holiday weight gain get the best of you! People who are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight often find the holidays a difficult time of year. During the holidays we are surrounded by some of our favorite foods and tend to have more...
by Dr. Halim Charbel | Apr 8, 2018
Joanna Eaton, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Digestive Care Specialists discusses functional foods, probiotics, probiotics, fibers, healthy eating, feeding your gut and...
by Joanna Eaton | Mar 24, 2018
Forget dieting! Follow the healthy plate method to control calories, and eat the right balance of carbs, proteins and fats. Most diets don’t work for the long term, because they involve restrictive plans, and force people to cut out their favorite foods. Restricting...
by Dr. Halim Charbel | Feb 23, 2018
It’s the reason you break down food and absorb nutrients. It’s the backbone of your immune system. It’s a key player in your weight, inflammation, metabolism, and — increasingly — the darling of cutting-edge mental health and wellbeing research. Its made up of tens...
by Dr. Halim Charbel | Jan 21, 2018
These sneaky culprits claim to be good for you, but diet and nutrition experts say otherwise. I field inquiries every day on what patients should and shouldn’t eat. As good-natured and earnest as they come, these inquiries are so loaded with misadvice,...