Category Archives: Nutrition

Ezetimibe ( Zetia ) and Phytosterols

Posted on 2011/08/29 by Dr Fuhs

I had wondered if using phytosterols and ezetimibe together would have any effect on lipid lowering.  I am glad to see that the combination was studied recently and reported. (1)  My take home on this article is that the combination of ezetimibe and … Continue reading →

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Excellent Nutrition Information

Posted on 2011/05/19 by Dr Fuhs

Good Food Book by Gabe and Diana Mirkin is available on the web.  It is easy to understand and a great starting point for a lifetime plan of healthy eating.  I encourage patients to read it and follow their suggestions. … Continue reading →

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500 calories a day

Posted on 2011/05/09 by Dr Fuhs

Funny what simple concepts resonate with people. This brief snippet was worked into a story and continues to get numerous hits over at KHQ. This is the link to the comment: 500 calories a day

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Diabetes

Posted on 2011/05/07 by Dr Fuhs

It is getting increasingly hard for me to realize that Diabetes Type II is often treatable by diet, and that most people choose not to change thier diet to prevent diabetes. Avoiding refined carbohydrates and being careful with root vegetables … Continue reading →

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