Be careful about trusting calorie labels

Calorie labels aren’t always accurate, and counting calories alone may not deliver the results you expect. Discover how reporting errors, food quality, and processing affect weight management, and explore a nutrient-dense approach focused on whole foods, protein, and healthy fats.

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How to build your own fasting routine

Want to unlock the health benefits of fasting without the risks? Fasting can improve metabolic health, reduce LDL and triglycerides, and support weight loss—but only if done correctly. In this guide, Dr. Philip Ovadia explains how to create a personalized fasting plan, avoid common mistakes, and optimize your results with the right eating windows, nutrition, and tracking methods.

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I give you permission to stop counting calories

‘Calories in, calories out’ (CICO) is possibly the most followed weight loss technique in America. As many as one in four Americans count their daily calories — and yet, studies show they’re gaining an extra 1% of their body weight every two years. Excess food does eventually lead to weight gain. However, it’s clearly not the solution to our obesity epidemic.

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From Addict to Advocate: Florence Christophers’ Sugar-Free Transformation

​Can you imagine a life where every celebration, every comfort, and every meal is dominated by a substance that’s silently damaging your health? That’s how Florence Christophers put it as she shared her personal story of sugar addiction, from her first realization of the harmful impact sugar was having on her health, to her discovery of the Sugar Blues book, and finally, her road to overcoming her addiction.

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Be healthy, not thin

Have you ever heard this phrase: “You’re healthy, look how slim you are”? Or these: “I can’t believe he had a heart attack, he was so thin.” “Isn’t type 2 diabetes for fat people?” This is a glaring example of how we have been so undereducated on a crucial topic. Let me remove any confusion

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Just A Gal That Won The Battle Against Weight Gain

Lisa Davis recently launched the TexasCowChic YouTube channel, and in her debut video, she details the success she has experienced with the carnivore and ketogenic lifestyle. During the video, Lisa credited Dr. Philip Ovadia’s book, “Stay Off My Operating Table” with giving her an understanding of the lifestyle changes that have since changed her life.

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