Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPFeb 104 minHeart Healthy Eating TipsToday we know that obesity increases the risk of developing heart disease. You are more likely to have long-term complications from heart disease if you are...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPNov 14, 20193 minFruit: 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 fruit, especially since...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPOct 7, 20193 minThe Various Benefits of Exercise - Part 3The American College of Sports Medicine recommends exercising a minimum of three times per week to facilitate weight loss. If possible, they encourage worki...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPSep 14, 20194 minThe Various Benefits of Exercise - Part 2The numerous advantages of regular exercise are irrefutable. The first question for most people includes how to get started and what exercise to do. Fortun...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPAug 9, 20193 minProteins - The Final ChapterWhat is a protein? The word protein comes from the Greek word proteios meaning "of prime importance." Proteins are complex molecules that are comprised of ...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPJul 21, 20193 minAdding the Right Proteins - Part 2There are additional protein contributions from plants that we did not discuss in the previous blog. For instance, the so-called “starchy” vegetables are wo...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPJul 7, 20193 minAdd 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! I know they are usu...