DrClydeWilson's NUTRITION BLOG

YouTube: Dead End Diets

I am asked all the time how to most effectively lose body fat. High-protein diets drop our carb consumption, but they come with a slew of potential negative health effects described by the American Heart Association, and after 6 months... Read more →

How to order food in a steak house

This is me at a steak house last night. I ordered the salmon, which came on a coarsely-grated yam pancake: YUM (see photo). Things to keep in mind when at a steak house: Ask for the fish or meat NOT... Read more →

Managing your fluid needs: Amount & types (water vs tea, coffee, milk, wine etc)

We need about 1 liter or quart of water for every 1000 kcalories that we eat in order to hydrate the food molecules as they are separated apart i.e. digested in our intestine. Our bloodstream will not absorb nutrients that... Read more →

Water sources: Tap, spring water, etc.

There are many types of bottled water, all of which are regulated by the FDA. Artesian water comes from an aquifer (underground water in permeable rock or gravel), mineral water has at least 250 ppm dissolved solids from a natural... Read more →

Dr. Clyde's VEGGIE SHAKE

I am frequently asked what I put into my "green slurry". The photo shows what I used on one particular day, but it changes a bit from week to week depending on what produce is available at the time. I... Read more →

Pizza Management: YouTube

Pizza is high in refined carbs and saturated fat, so take the same approach to eating pizza that you would to eating any unhealthy meal to improve the health impact dramatically: Limit the portion (1 large or 2 small pieces... Read more →