Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPAug 9, 20193 min readProteins - The Final ChapterWhat is a protein? The word protein comes from the Greek word proteios meaning "of prime importance." Proteins are complex molecules...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPJul 21, 20193 min readAdding 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...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPJul 7, 20193 min readAdd 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! ...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPJun 29, 20193 min readVeto the "Keto" DietCarbohydrates, or carbs, have been ridiculed for decades. Recent trendy diets that advocate “low-carb” eating include the Atkins Diet,...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPJun 15, 20192 min readThe Beef with Beef!A study published on June 12, 2019, in the British Medical Journal (BMJ 2019; 365: l2110) confirms what many doctors have believed for...