Dr. Goodman's Blog

New York Times: “A Call for a Low-Carb Diet” Covers a Major New Study

Today’s NY TImes has a front page article in the Science Times section entitled  “A Call for a Low-Carb Diet” .  The link to the article is here,   The author cites  a recent National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study that shows better cholesterol and weight outcomes for people eating a low-carbohydrate vs low-fat diet.  An … Read more

An Appeal to My Community

Please consider contributing to Jake’s Van Modification. As the linked to page makes clear, Jake is a local 6 year old boy with an incurable degenerative condition. His mother Danielle is seeking to raise $30,000 to convert her van so that she can transport Jake in his wheelchair. So far an astounding $15,000 plus has … Read more

Guest Blogger: Welcome Jennifer Steiner Expert on Healthy Home Products

I am happy to welcome Jennifer Steiner of Healthy Healing Wellness.  Jennifer is passionate about and an expert on eliminating toxins in our environment.  She is a holistic health coach and her mission is promoting a healthy, toxin-free lifestyle.  Her website is healthyhealingwellness.com. Welcome Jennifer!   UNDERSTANDING OBESOGENS – CHEMICALS THAT CAN MAKE US FAT By … Read more

Time Mag Article on Whether Paleo Diet Keeps Appetite in Check

The latest issue of Time has an article which asks if the Paleo Diet helps you lose weight.   The skepticism derives from a study which took fecal samples (yes, that’s right) from humans and baboons and watched whether grass or potato (forbidden on paleo) produced more appetite suppressing hormones.  The potato won out, which proves…..what? … Read more

“Always Hungry” Points to Role of Insulin in Keeping us Fat

  An article in the Sunday New York Times by two obesity researchers makes the simple point that simply cutting calories won’t work for most of us — in order to lose weight over the long haul, we have to cut carbs.  Insulin, produced in response to carbohydrate intake, is the big culprit in leading … Read more