Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
2021 - This Is Your Year!
2020 was a difficult year for all of us. Our usual daily routines were disrupted thanks to the coronavirus. We spent more time at home...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Aug 16, 2020
- 4 min
Fish - What's the Catch?
Patients and family members often ask me for dietary advice. They frequently inquire about my personal dietary preferences and beliefs. ...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- May 15, 2020
- 5 min
Not Milk?
I grew up on a small, rural farm in the 1970’s and 80’s. My family raised cattle along with other traditional farm animals. Meat,...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Mar 22, 2020
- 2 min
Use The Quarantine & Lent To Your Advantage!
Growing up in a Methodist family, we didn’t really observe Lent. However, I am quite familiar with the concept of Lent since I live in...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Mar 15, 2020
- 3 min
The Bite-Sized Blog on Toilet Paper
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has spread to more than 100 countries over the last several weeks. The World Health Organization categorized...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Mar 6, 2020
- 4 min
Don't Waste 1 Day on the "Whole30" Plan!
Many overweight people try to lose weight at the beginning of each year. A new year frequently means another fad diet. A current,...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Feb 9, 2020
- 4 min
Heart Healthy Eating Tips
Today we know that obesity increases the risk of developing heart disease. You are more likely to have long-term complications from...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Jan 25, 2020
- 3 min
What Are The Blue Zones?
In Dan Buettner’s book The Blue Zones Solution, he describes five regions in our world that have extraordinary lifespans. Experts...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Jan 12, 2020
- 4 min
More Tips for Eating Out!
Today, most communities have a variety of local ethnic eateries. Since most of them are not large chain restaurants, nutritional...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Dec 30, 2019
- 5 min
How to Dine Out Successfully
One of the most important skills to learn for effective weight management is proper dining at restaurants. Eating out is never the...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Dec 1, 2019
- 2 min
Holiday Eating Survival Guide
The 2019 holiday season is here! It is time to celebrate with holiday parties and family events. Unfortunately, these gatherings can be...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Nov 14, 2019
- 3 min
Fruit: Can an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?
I recently saw a new patient who asked a lot of questions about fruit. She had been convinced by her friends that she should not eat...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Nov 2, 2019
- 4 min
Sugar – The True Bad Carb
Most Americans eat large quantities of simple, refined carbs (sugars) and small amounts of complex carbs and fiber. In fact, over half...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Oct 7, 2019
- 3 min
The Various Benefits of Exercise - Part 3
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends exercising a minimum of three times per week to facilitate weight loss. If possible,...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Sep 13, 2019
- 4 min
The Various Benefits of Exercise - Part 2
The numerous advantages of regular exercise are irrefutable. The first question for most people includes how to get started and what...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Aug 25, 2019
- 3 min
The Various Benefits of Exercise
Exercise has been recommended by doctors for thousands of years. Hippocrates was the first documented physician to recommend exercise as...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Aug 9, 2019
- 3 min
Proteins - The Final Chapter
What is a protein? The word protein comes from the Greek word proteios meaning "of prime importance." Proteins are complex molecules...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Jul 21, 2019
- 3 min
Adding the Right Proteins - Part 2
There are additional protein contributions from plants that we did not discuss in the previous blog. For instance, the so-called...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Jul 7, 2019
- 3 min
Add the Right Protein to Your Meal
My newest pet peeve is restaurants that ask if you’d like to add “a protein” to your meal. Protein is a macronutrient, not a food item! ...
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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP
- Jun 29, 2019
- 3 min
Veto the "Keto" Diet
Carbohydrates, or carbs, have been ridiculed for decades. Recent trendy diets that advocate “low-carb” eating include the Atkins Diet,...
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