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Soda is not good for you. This probably doesn’t come as much of a news flash, as soda is one of the first foods talked about whenever the topic of eating healthier is raised. There are actually a lot of reasons as to why soda is so demonized in the health-food industry. Soda is high in sugar content, it is comprised of a trove of chemicals that are not natural at all, and it is typically high in caffeine as well. [Read more]

You’ve heard the phrase before: to “work up an appetite.” As it turns out, this is more than a cliché to say you’ve done your share of hard work for the day, it is actually based in biology. The more you work out, the more energy you need–and your body only gets energy through food. [Read more]

Even after reaching the end of your medical weight loss program, you can use the strategy of substitutions to manage your weight long-term. [Read more]

We are often asked how long one should stay on full meal replacement. Here are a few answers to common questions. [Read more]

Protein, carbohydrates and fat make up the macronutrients in our diet. Diets with less carbohydrate and more protein have a lot of benefits. [Read more]

OPTIFAST is a meal replacement system specially formulated for individuals who need to lose weight in excess of 50 pounds. [Read more]

Lean protein is a critical component of any healthy diet, and a high protein diet can help medical weight loss.

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If you’re in a weight loss program and trying to “eat right,” you’ve probably been told to pay attention to the nutrition labels on the foods you eat. [Read more]

The recommendation for added sugar is to eat or drink no more than 100 grams per day for a woman and 150 grams per day for a male. [Read more]

Drinking plenty of water is essential to maintaining optimum health. It can also be a big help to you during a weight loss program. [Read more]