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Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP

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...

Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP

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...

Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP

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,...

Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP

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...

Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP

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...

Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP

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...

Derrick W. Spell, MD FACP

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! ...