Derrick W. Spell, MD, FACP

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

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

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...

Carbohydrates, or carbs, have been ridiculed for decades. Recent trendy diets that advocate “low-carb” eating include the Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet,...

A study published on June 12, 2019, in the British Medical Journal (BMJ 2019; 365: l2110) confirms what many doctors have believed for some time: eating red ...