Dr. Brian’s Blog

Do Negative Calorie Foods Exist?

“Negative calorie” foods do not actually exist. The notion is based on exaggerated and incorrect assumptions of our metabolism and foods.

Orlistat (Xenical) can be effective, but requires you to closely follow a proper diet for it to work properly, which can be frustrating.

Weight loss medications have become very effective over the years but still need to be used properly and cannot replace a diet or lifestyle.

Gastric bypasses more drastically alter your stomach, and are more effective than the sleeve. Both are serious weight loss surgeries.

Liposuction is a procedure to remove fat from specific areas. It’s far more useful for sculpting fat and shouldn’t be used for weight loss.

Lap bands have fallen out of favor due to the risks of long-term damage to the stomach and limited effectiveness compared to other surgeries.

Surgery is a powerful tool for weight loss, but it’s not going to fix your disordered eating habits. You still need to do that yourself.

How can you support mental health with childhood obesity? Let’s take a look at important considerations to maintain good mental health.

Avocados are a fruit high in healthy fat and fiber, making them a great fruit to have on keto or a low carb diet.

How can you manage lifestyle for childhood obesity? Let’s take a look at effective lifestyle measures to support healthy weight control.

Should you be juicing for weight loss? Let’s take a practical look at juicing, as well as some of its health benefits.

How can you best manage diet for childhood obesity? Let’s take a look at effective diets that support healthy weight control in children.