Let’s Talk Health and Nutrition with Dr. H

                                                                The Challenge:                                                           For some, maintaining a healthy weight can be quite a challenge. There are several factors that contribute to weight gain.  Among these are the following: Genetics, Environmental factors (such as living in food deserts), Food choices, Food preparation methods, Availability, Socioeconomic Factors, Physical activity levels, Cultural factors (including acceptable standards of beauty).                     Why Maintain a Healthy Weight??                  ...

  The Truth about Portions then and now: As we enjoy the holiday festivities and all that this season has to bring, this is a great time to reflect, make strategic plans and make wise choices regarding our foods and our portions.  It is clear that the portion sizes that we choose to eat or that are given to us when we eat out have escalated over the past decades.  Along with these continually increasing portion sizes, so are our increasing waistlines and rises in overweight and obesity. These are of course linked to declines in health status and chronic disease development. Reasons behind increased portions: Food service establishments have also developed marketing strategies to lure the public over the years by offering discounts and coupons, two for one "specials", super-sized offerings that cost a few pennies more, and meal options compared with single items.  These increases in portion sizes are parallel with the increased trends of eating out both at fast f...