The Doctor's Note

What is the difference between the keto diet and a high protein diet? This is a good question because many people use these terms interchangeably. Both diets restrict carbohydrates. A high protein diet is one in which most of the calories come from protein.  Since carbohydrates cause the body to retain water, high protein diets…

Of all of the food additives listed on labels, which is the most unhealthy? There are lots of candidates: trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, artificial colours, sodium containing preservatives and flavour enhancers. I think all of these things are “evil” but consider HFCS to be the worst.[1] Gluten and lactose are not…

ACV gets touted as a cure-all but is it? Apple cider vinegar is a home remedy that has developed a high profile, credited with curing everything from helping you to lose weight to treating fatty liver to curing eczema.  How many of these claims are supported by science, and are these findings limited to apple…