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June 28, 2003

Q: How is the No-Grain Diet different from the Atkins diet?
A: Dr. Atkins provided a major jumpstart to help establish the connection between obesity and insulin, and major studies now validate this approach... Read More

June 21, 2003

Q: Could a person who would gain weight on a 2,000-calorie diet heavy in grains lose weight on a 2,000-calorie diet composed mainly of protein and fat?
A: This is an interesting question that has no definite answer. However, it is likely that a person eating a diet heavy in grains would have a hard time losing weight... Read More

June 14, 2003

Q: Is there something I can snack on that's nutritious and easy to take with me?
A: Having tasty and satisfying snacks on hand will help keep you from falling victim to the office vending machine or doughnut box... Read More

June 7, 2003

Q: Do you have any suggestions on how to successfully follow the No-Grain Diet if I’m a vegetarian?
A: Not a month goes by where I don't see one or more new patients who have chosen to be a vegetarian and have suffered a loss of their health... Read More

May 31, 2003

Q: I am trying to gain weight. Would The No-Grain Diet be beneficial to me?
A: The No-Grain Diet is not just for weight loss--it is a program designed to help you achieve optimum health... Read More

May 24, 2003

Q: What is your opinion about organic, sprouted breads and other grains like amaranth, spelt and quinoa? Are these acceptable or should they be excluded from one's diet?
A: Many people are confused about so-called "healthy grains" like amaranth, spelt and quinoa... Read More

May 17, 2003

Q: I don't seem to feel "full" unless I eat a piece of bread with my meal. How can I feel satisfied and not hungry on the No-Grain Diet?
A: If your meal feels "incomplete" without bread or dessert it may be a sign that you are a grain addict... Read More

May 10, 2003

Q: Is it possible to reverse type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise?
A: More than16 million Americans have diabetes, and another 17 million Americans have "pre-diabetes," which is literally months to years away from progressing into full-blown diabetes... Read More

May 3, 2003

Q: How can one keep enough good fiber in their diet to promote a healthy colon without using breads and grains?
A: Fiber is definitely an important part of the diet. Fiber makes the stool more bulky. A bulkier stool will dilute the cancer-causing substances that are in foods... Read More

April 26, 2003

Q: Do you really recommend eliminating fruit from your diet?
A: Fruits could be virtually eliminated from the diet and we could still be quite healthy. However, fruits are clearly a better choice than what many people are eating... Read More

April 12, 2003

Q: How do I know if I'm overweight?
A: While BMI (body mass index) is often used to gauge whether a person is overweight, a recent study found that waist circumference is more closely linked with cardiovascular disease... Read More

April 5, 2003

Q: Why do I crave sweets and breads?
A:This is a great question with no simple answers, but let me provide you with some basic material to help you understand how this devastating cycle typically begins... Read More

April 2, 2003

Q: Why do carbohydrates cause weight gain?
A:High-carbohydrate foods like bread, grains, cereal, potatoes, fruit and sugar are converted to glucose (sugar) in the body...Read More