Read James B. LaValle's previous newsletter articles below:
You can learn a lot about what’s good for your body - and what isn’t - by reading medical literature. But you have to be careful. Take, for instance, two recent studies that gave negative press to some very beneficial vitamins. The way these study results were reported can give the impression that we don’t need vitamins B12, B6, and folate. Nothing could be further from the truth.
By James B. LaValle | Tue, Sep 30, 2008
Even if you don’t adopt good health habits until well into middle age, a new study shows that it’s still worth your while to do so...
By James B. LaValle | Mon, Sep 29, 2008
You have probably heard that obesity raises your risk for heart disease and diabetes, as well as other diseases. And recent studies have found that fat around the waist or belly is particularly harmful.
By James B. LaValle | Sat, Sep 20, 2008
Fuit Juice - If you’re worried about the effects of fat and dietary cholesterol on your heart, stop. Trans-fats are the only ones conclusively proven to be detrimental. In the meantime, there’s something just as serious to watch out for. Fructose.
By James B. LaValle | Fri, Jul 11, 2008
Fresh produce is a key component of a healthy diet, and I'm constantly reminding patients to increase their intake. But recent headlines have opened our eyes to the fact that when we eat fresh fruit and vegetables, we may be literally biting off more than we can chew.
By James B. LaValle | Sat, Jul 5, 2008
I've been talking for years about the effect of various environmental toxins on our metabolism. And now, almost every day, we read news headlines that validate what I've been saying about the importance of reducing our exposure to toxic chemicals.
By James B. LaValle | Thu, Jun 19, 2008
You may be certain that your plate is full of healthy food... but the truth might surprise you. Your tomatoes, corn, soybeans, Hawaiian papaya, zucchini, crooked neck squash, and even ice cream could have genes from cloned fish, bacteria, or viruses. That's because you're not always dealing with the "real thing." Your grocer's shelves are likely stacked with genetically modified (GM) foods.
By James B. LaValle | Wed, Jun 18, 2008
A healthy low-carb diet can and should include plenty of low-glycemic plant foods (non-starchy vegetables, beans and legumes, nuts and seeds). That being said, following a low-carb diet still means eating large amounts of protein and the fats that come with them. So you need to make sure you get your protein from high-quality sources. High-quality [...]
By James B. LaValle | Thu, Jun 12, 2008
What would you do if you were a researcher and you realized that a diet that had been accepted for years is all wrong? Would you write letters and more letters, urging your colleagues to be aware that research is showing the need for a change?
By James B. LaValle | Fri, May 30, 2008
These days, when two incomes barely make ends meet, you may be leading the kind of hectic life where coffee is all you make time to "eat" during the day. Unfair as it is, this black coffee stress diet can lead to weight gain. Fortunately, there are things you can do to prevent "stress bloat."
By James B. LaValle | Wed, Oct 1, 2008
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