HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OVERVIEW High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious complications if untreated. These complications can include stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and kidney damage. Worldwide, hypertension contributes to cardiovascular death more than any other risk factor. Making dietary changes (reducing sodium intake and increasingRead More

¿Cómo sé si tengo sobrepeso y cuánto? Los médicos utilizan una medida especial llamada “índice de masa corporal” o IMC, para decidir quién tiene bajo peso, peso normal o sobrepeso. Su IMC le dirá si su peso es apropiado para su altura. ● Si su IMC está entre 25 y 29,9, tiene sobrepeso. ● SiRead More

¿Por qué es importante llevar una dieta saludable? Es importante llevar una dieta saludable porque comer los alimentos adecuados puede mantenerlo saludable ahora y más adelante en la vida. ¿Qué alimentos son especialmente saludables?  Los alimentos que son especialmente saludables incluyen: ● Frutas y verduras: una dieta con muchas frutas y verduras puede ayudar aRead More

La pérdida de peso del 5 al 7 por ciento del peso corporal conlleva numerosos beneficios para la salud y debe buscarse como un objetivo inicial de pérdida de peso. La pérdida de peso está directamente relacionada con la diferencia entre la ingesta energética y el gasto energético del individuo. La reducción de la ingestaRead More

If your doctor recommends it, there are ways to lose weight safely. But how much should you lose? Read on for weight loss tips and treatments to help you reach your goals while staying healthy. How do I know if I am overweight and by how much? Doctors use a special measure called “body massRead More

Why is it important to eat a healthy diet? It’s important to eat a healthy diet because eating the right foods can keep you healthy now and later on in life. Read on for healthy eating guidelines and helpful meal planning tips. Which foods are especially healthy? Foods that are especially healthy include: Fruits andRead More

Trying to lose weight can be frustrating for both weight loss coaches and patients. Advising patients that they must lose weight for health reasons or that they need to eat less and exercise more often generally produces little in the way of change. This is where dietary therapy can help. Weight loss of 5 toRead More

Here is what to expect when you schedule an appointment with our San Diego dietitian and visit our weight loss clinic: Visit 1- Initial assessment 24 hr recall Pt states nutritional concern Visit 2- Assessment Food frequency questionnaire Calculate macros Introduce Myfitnesspal to track meals Visit 3- Nutrition education Learn about macros Visit 4- ReviewRead More

Michelle McMacken, MD is Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine and the Director of Bellevue Hospital Weight Management Clinic. In this exclusive video guide, she breaks down everything you need to know about a whole-food plant-based diet in relation to weight loss. Learn More About Diet And Medication For Weight Loss DietaryRead More

Culinary medicine, a new educational and nutritional approach to improving eating behaviors, focuses on skills such as food shopping, storage and meal preparation. Lifestyle medicine physician Rani Polak will discuss how to blend the joy of cooking with the science of medicine to create a recipe for good health. Speaker: Rani Polak, MD Learn MoreRead More