My Family Doctor
A family practitioner for over 25 years, Dr. Hubbard knows the medical world inside and out. Frustrated by managed care and the lack of time doctors were able to spend educating patients, he launched James Hubbard's My Family Doctor: The Magazine That Makes Housecalls, a national magazine written by health care practitioners that is his answer to hurried doctor visits, conflicting medical studies, and complicated treatment options.
Weekly Health Tip: Fiber to Help You Lose Weight
Build your diet around high-fiber choices
Want to lose weight? Check out What’s Your Diet Type?: Use the Power of Your Personality to Discover Your Best Way to Lose Weight, by Heather K. Jones, RD; Mary Miscisin, MS; and Ed Redard, MD. Here’s a sample:
“Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body cannot digest; therefore, it adds volume to fill you up without adding extra calories. Weight loss genius! A common complaint often expressed by people on a weight loss diet is, 'I’m hungry.' A wise dieter knows that it’s not only how much you eat, but what you eat that makes the difference between a rumbling stomach and a fully belly.
“Fiber creates a sense of fullness that will leave you satisfied and better prepared to pass up seconds. If you build your meals and snacks around high-fiber choices like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and lean proteins and good fats, you’ll have a great combination that will make it less likely you will overeat.”
By James Hubbard, MD, MPH
My Family Doctor Blog
[Originally posted August 31, 2009, on James Hubbard’s My Family Doctor Web site.]
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