Magnesium is an essential element found in food. It is important for cellular functions in cardiac tissue and muscles, particularly. Magnesium in the medical setting has been used for replacement for hypomagnesemia and important to maintain for cardiac health. to prevent and even treat arrhythmias. It has also been used for use in preeclampsia toContinueContinue reading “Magnesium for CrossFit Athletes”
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Practical Applications of Fish Oil (Omega-3) Fatty Acids in Primary Care – an Update
Omega-3s are popular as a supplement and I wanted to share my thoughts and go a bit into the evidence behind omega-3s. I wrote a review article in 2005 in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine and this is an update to that article.
High Protein Breakfast – Heart Healthy
Bottom Line Up Front: Use No Fat Greek Yogurt and add Berries (with no added sugar) for a high protein and heart healthy breakfast that have no grains, cereals and is vegetarian friendly.
Artificial Sweeteners – Good or Bad?
Bottom Line Up Front: Artificial sweeteners – while calorically neutral and with minimal rise in insulin, for some reason – may not help with weight loss, and may even be associated with harm (increased in Type 2 Diabetes, CVD, CVD mortality and all-cause mortality. So now what? Is that one drink going to kill you?ContinueContinue reading “Artificial Sweeteners – Good or Bad?”
Salmon, Spinach and Feta Cheese
This is my breakfast this morning. 2 egg omelet, stuffed with Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon, spinach sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil and garlic. used Kerrygold butter for the omelet. Delicious, and healthy with 2 servings of vegetables, with only 7 grams of carbohydrates–all coming from real food. Ingredients 2 oz. Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon 2 cupsContinueContinue reading “Salmon, Spinach and Feta Cheese”
Robert Oh, MD, MPH 