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...
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...
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! ...
Derrick W. Spell, MD FACPJun 29, 20193 minVeto 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 16, 20192 minThe 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...
