I wrote about Qnexa recently, a “new” weight loss drug that combines two older ones, phentermine (an amphetamine) and topirimate (for seizures).  Last week, an FDA panel of advisors voted to not approve it. The panel saw that it contains those older drugs which have proven to be a bit dangerous for some, and was…

It’s guacamole!  This is a rather fattening and delicious dip, but without saturated fat.  It’s high in good vitamins and minerals, too.  Guacamole is a favorite at our house, and I hope it will be at yours, too.  Here’s my recipe.  Be careful – it’s easy to eat too much of it as it is…

You know the feeling when you exert yourself for a little while, with lots of oxygen and energy, and then you reach another zone? That feeling athletes call the “second wind.” Kind of like a release or, forgive me, an orgasm? I felt that yesterday at the gym on the elliptical machine! Not pushing my…

This is a cool and unique recipe, totally simple, super low calorie and absolutely low fat.  It’s sweet (peas) and sour (arugula), and you can eat a lot of it with no remorse whatsoever. Dr. Norris J. Chumley’s Green Pea and Arugula Salad Serves 2 ½ cup fresh green peas  (raw or cooked) 2 cups…

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