Derrick W. Spell, MD, FACP

Today we know that obesity increases the risk of developing heart disease. You are more likely to have long-term complications from hear...

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 fru...

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends exercising a minimum of three times per week to facilitate weight loss. If possible, ...

The numerous advantages of regular exercise are irrefutable. The first question for most people includes how to get started and what exe...

What is a protein? The word protein comes from the Greek word proteios meaning "of prime importance." Proteins are complex molecules th...

There are additional protein contributions from plants that we did not discuss in the previous blog. For instance, the so-called “starch...

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! ...