History of the Microbiome
History of the Microbiome
This series from Medscape traces the history of the microbiome and the explosion of new Read more
Biggest Losers Give Us a Lesson on Metabolic Adaptation
Biggest Losers Give Us a Lesson on Metabolic Adaptation
If we are reading this study right, it means that some of our estimates of calorie needs could be off by hundreds of calories for patients who have had a past history of “successful” dieting.   A study of “The Biggest Loser” participants showed metabolic adaptation was −499 ± 207 calories per day even 6 years after the competition!... Read more Read more
Mifflin-St.Jeor Calorie Calculator
Mifflin-St.Jeor Calorie Calculator
Calculator.Net offers this calorie calculator based on the Mifflin-St.Jeor energy prediction equation. Although this equation is the most appropriate and most accurate for healthy individuals seeking weight loss, metabolic adaptation is significant patients with a  history of weight loss.  A study of “The Biggest Loser” participants showed metabolic adaptation of −499 ± 207 calories per day after 6 Read more
Meal Plan Calculator
Meal Plan Calculator
    This is an Link to the awesome exchange calculator
Some Diabetes Rx are Better for NASH/NAFLD
Some Diabetes Rx are Better for NASH/NAFLD
“Several of the current medications for diabetes may be beneficial for treatment of fatty liver. These include pioglitazone and exenatide,” according to this article in Read more
Diabetes and Weight Management Education
Diabetes and Weight Management Education
 PriMed CE Offerings includes numerous topics of interest to dietitians.  They unfortunately don’t appear to offer CE for Read more
Air Frying!
Air Frying!
Now here’s an alternative to frying! GoWISE USA GW22621 4th Generation Electric Air Fryer w/ Touch Screen Technology, Button Guard & Detachable Basket – Black 3.7 QT, 1400W + Recipe Read more