Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most widely prescribed class of medications in the United States, and they account for >$10 billion in annual health care costs. PPIs are frequently prescribed ... READ MORE...

On October 7, 2015, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Medical Association (AMA) published an op-ed that implored “Keep Politics Out of Dietary Guidelines.”  I presume that most ... READ MORE...

In January 2015 Johannes Bohannon and colleagues conducted a study on the effect of cocoa on weight loss. The study was published in the International Archives of Medicine. The authors concluded that ... READ MORE...

The dominant foods in a Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) diet should be fruits, vegetables, whole grains, tubers and legumes (beans, peas and lentils) But what about nuts? And what about seeds? ... READ MORE...

The love of cheese is often a large barrier for someone trying to transition to a WFPB diet. Many people perceive that avoiding meat, fish, poultry and eggs is doable, but often think it inconceivable ... READ MORE...

In a recent article in the Washington Post, Ariana Eun Jung Cha writes: “In 1990, there were plenty of people who were overweight and obese. But the problem was relatively limited with not a single ... READ MORE...