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Happy Holidays From SavantMD

SavantMD — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:58 +0000

The Holidays are upon us again and that usually means good food, and lots of it. If you’ve been trying to be good all year you don’t have to feel like it’s all or nothing during the Holidays. You didn’t eat well and exercise all year just to blow it at the end. Here are four simple tips to help you enjoy the festivities without having to loosen your belt. 1. Take small portions. Go ahead. Try the dishes that look interesting. Just take very small amounts. This will slow you down so that you can recognize when you’re satisfied, which happens before you’re full. 2. Keep up the exercise. It’ll help burn off those extra calories and you’ll feel better, too. 3. Watch the alcohol intake. Don’t forget that they have calories, too. A 5 oz glass of wine has about 120 calories and a 4oz Mai Tai can have 350 calories. And 4. Don’t forget to drink your water (you knew I’d have to work that in somehow). A glass or two before eating can fill you up a bit so that you’ll eat less and staying hydrated will help your overall sense of well-being. From all of us at SavantMD, and Happy Holidays.

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Walnuts May Reduce The Risk For Breast Cancer ~ Health & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:06 +0000

A recent study at Marshal University has some interesting news.

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There seems to be more good news coming out about walnuts all the time like their ability to help lower cholesterol. And now there is more direct evidence that walnuts can reduce the risk for breast cancer. These results were found in a study at Marshal Univ. School of Medicine in which mice that were genetically engineered to develop breast cancer at a higher rate had their risk cut in half when they were fed 2 oz of walnuts a day during the course of their lifetimes. So incorporating walnuts into your diet would be another way to stay healthy. You can eat them raw or roasted, add them into a salad or grind them up and sprinkle it on your oatmeal. I like to use walnut oil for a salad dressing. It’s not good for cooking but really is good for flavor and gives you the same antioxidant benefits of whole walnuts.

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Learn How Chewing Can Influence Weight Loss ~ Health & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:40:13 +0000

Can chewing your food more help you to reduce your calorie intake and help you to lose weight?

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So here’s something to think about. Can chewing your food more help you to reduce your calorie intake and help you to lose weight? A recent study out of China indicates just that although there have been other studies that found no such link. Here’s what I make of it. Taking more time to eat, ie. chewing your food more, will give you the time to recognize when you have satisfied your hunger, which happens before you become full. If you eat too fast you’ll bypass that feeling of satiety and will only stop eating when you feel full. That’s why I always encourage my patients when eating to slow down, enjoy, and taste their food. Just some food for thought. You know, something to chew on.
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Learn How Diabetes Affects Weight Loss ~ Health & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:44:18 +0000

Diet and exercise remains the key.

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So here’s another one of those studies that fits into the “I guess it looks like what we thought” category. Researchers in New Zealand have found that people who were overweight and had type 2 diabetes were able to lose weight equally on a low fat/high protein or low fat/high carbohydrate diet. The end result being that the number of calories consumed made the biggest difference. This makes sense since eating less and causing an energy deficit will result in weight loss. If you eat more than you need the body doesn’t want to waste that food energy so it stores it as fat. By eating less than you need you body taps into that energy stored as fat and burns it off. So it all comes back to diet and exercise again.

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If You Are Trying to Lose Weight ~ Watch the Alcohol ~ Health & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:00:37 +0000

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If you’re trying to lose weight it’s important to consider how much alcohol you drink. 12 oz of beer will set you back 150 calories and a 4 oz glass of wine about 80. If you consider that a healthy average diet is about 1800-2200 calories a day you can see how just drinking 3 beers would be like adding a small meal. On top of that those extra calories from alcohol would be what we call “empty calories” since they are calories without nutrients like vitamins and minerals that are essential for the healthy functioning of the body. For those who can drink the health benefits of alcohol only come with no more than 1-2 glasses per day. More than that and your health risks increase, not to mention your weight.

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Turnips are High in A Variety Of Nutrients ~ Nutrition & Health Tip

SavantMD — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:00:15 +0000

Turnips are valuable for their root but also for their greens. Their greens are high in nutrients. Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant to learn more.

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Learn about the USDA’s New Plate Diagram ~ Nutrition & Health Tip

SavantMD — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:00:04 +0000

Dr. Savant offers some thoughts on the new USDA plate diagram.

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Michelle Obama has taken on childhood obesity as one of her projects and the new plate diagram introduced by the USDA as a guideline for healthy eating is, in my opinion, a step in the right direction. One of the things I like about it is that it’s simple and easy to understand and it uses real food terms like fruits and vegetables, although protein is a nutrient. I also like that it says to enjoy your food but to eat less. A healthy attitude towards eating is the first step toward good health. If you’ve seen my other videos then you know I love the mentioning of choosing water over sugary drinks. Perhaps it’s just politics but I wish they were more specific about sodium. Packaged and processed foods are typically very high in sodium and so should be avoided if possible.

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Strawberries are High in Vitamin C, Fiber & Flavanoids ~ Nutrition & Health Tip

SavantMD — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:00:30 +0000

Strawberries are a delicious and wonderful source of vitamins and nutrients. Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant to learn more.

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Hi, I’m Dr. Mark Savant and welcome to SavantMDStrawberries are a great way to get your daily requirement of Vitamin C, fiber and flainoids. Flavanoids are compounds found in fresh fruits and vegetables that have health-promoting and cancer preventing effects. With Strawberries, it is best to eat organic, ince they absorb pesticides easily. So this spring and summer add some strawberries to your diet.

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Try A Papaya for a Tropical Addition to Your Diet ~ Nutrition & Health Tip

SavantMD — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:00:29 +0000

If your looking for a non-local fruit, try a papaya.

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I’ve always been big on recommending that people eat produce that’s fresh and local but every once in a while it’s nice to treat yourself to some good tropical fruits. One of these fruits that I like in particular is the Papaya. It’s a great source of vitamin C, beta carotenes and niacin.

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Cooked Rhubard Is an Excellent Source of Calcium~ Nutrition and Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 05:00:41 +0000

Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant to learn why rhubarb is such a healthy vegetable.

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