Initially founded in 2015, OCW (Obesity Care Week) has a vision for a society that understands, respects, and accepts the complexities of weight issues amongst our population. From 2020 it became a global initiative, bringing together individuals,healthcare providers and organizations that share a common passion of curbing obesity. We at...
As January comes to an end, the excitement of the New Year wanes slowly, we find ourselves struggling with the reality of keeping up with the new commitments and most importantly those resolutions that we made a month ago on New Year's day. Next month is going to be easy...
The last two years have been quite challenging and extremely stressful for everyone. SARS-2 Coronavirus has ravaged our planet, infecting a massive number of humans and taking the lives of millions. The total number of casualties is much more than any war has witnessed in recent history. Masks, social distancing...
We have been through multiple waves of COVID infections from last year; different virus strains have come and gone. We have even started naming them like hurricanes. The latest in the list that is causing quite a scare is the Omicron strain from South Africa. We know very little about...
Thanksgiving is the time to be thankful for the food on our table, the roof above our head and grateful for the hearts that warm our cold days, strong shoulders that hold our sad heads. It is also about indulgence in the calorie-loaded mashed potatoes, turkey and pumpkin pie that...
Meal replacement products can be shakes, bars, powders that come in all flavors to suit every palate. All the commercial weight-loss programs have extensively marketed them. How important are these products for weight loss? Should it be included in every diet plan? The commercial weight loss programs weigh heavily on...
Obesity continues to be a growing issue not only for adults but also for children. The number of children affected by childhood obesity is 12.7 million, which is quite alarming. It is a serious public health problem and has to be addressed immediately for our children to grow up into...
The summer months are a time for us to have some fun in the sun, but it’s also a season that may pose some risk to patients trying to lose weight. Between vacations, holiday barbecues, and a generally slower pace of life, patients may be tempted to relax their weight...
In this era of electronic gadgets, we have gotten used to everything in the palm of our hands. Mobile devices have apps to make life easier on the go. When you can track your bank deposit via an app, why not track your calories? Health apps are the hottest and...
Smart phones,TVs, computers have very much become an integral part of our lives. The term “ Screen time “ is relatively a new terminology,referring to time spent on televisions, computer monitors,and mobiles devices.From kindergarten to college, students have weaved their lives around these gadgets in the 21st century. In addition...
With the challenging times due to the COVID-19 outbreak, everyone is facing numerous difficulties - health, financial, personal, etc. which ultimately affects our mental health. Uncertainty about the future is the biggest concern in all our minds. Millions are unemployed, and they don't know when they are going to see...
Nutritional labels give us information about the nutritional content of the packaged food. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the food labeling to ensure the safety of the product as well as to educate the consumers about the dietary facts. The FDA has recently updated its “Nutrition Facts label”...
2020 has been quite an unprecedented year that none of us would like to relive. This year has also taught us some valuable lessons from focusing on the most important things to saving lives with simple health measures. As we eagerly await to ring in the New Year, we also...
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year when we all come together with family and friends. As the weather gets frightful, we all find warmth in the company of our loved ones, but this year is no ordinary one. With the pandemic ravaging the world, we all need...
The COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging the world like wildfire. We have millions infected with the virus and lost thousands to this deadly infection in our country. As we learn to adapt to wearing a mask, social distance, and follow all other safety precautions, we also need to focus on another...
It's more crucial than ever to have a robust immune system to ward off this deadly virus as we see it spread like wildfire across the globe. Our immune system is our only defense against any infection. The germs look for a breach in our defense mechanism to invade our...
What is a Modified Keto diet? Unlike a typical keto plan, the modified version has a slightly different carb-to-fat ratio. The macronutrient composition in the modified version is 50% fat, 30% protein, and 20% carbs. The allowed intake of protein and carb is higher, and fat is lower compared to...
During these uncertain times, when fear is mounting every single day, it is vital to keep your mind focused and relaxed. Our mind controls our body, so if your mind goes haywire, so does your bodily functions. There are simple ways to unwind at the comfort of your home without...
During this unprecedented time with COVID-19 crisis, I hope you and your family are staying safe. As we go through this challenging period, it is essential to pay attention to our physical and emotional wellbeing. Anxiety, sleeplessness, depressed mood pose a severe threat to mental health, which in turn can...
Initially founded in 2015, OCW (Obesity Care Week) has a global vision for a society that understands, respects, and accepts the complexities of weight issues amongst our population. We at Jersey Medical Weight Loss Center are proud to be recognized as an “ OCW Champion” again this year. Obesity Care...
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year when we all come together with family and friends. As the weather gets frightful, we all find warmth in the company of our loved ones. Getting together always revolves around food. Every holiday has been associated with its signature food...
Thanksgiving is the time to be thankful for the food on our table, the roof above our head and grateful for the hearts that warm our cold days, strong shoulders that hold our sad heads. It is also about indulgence in the calorie-loaded mashed potatoes, turkey and pumpkin pie that...
With the buzz now for various weight-loss diets, the Vegan diet is very much on the spotlight. Vegans constitute about 2% of the US population but continue to be a growing number. What's a Vegan diet? A vegetarian diet that excludes all animal-based food. That means no meat, no fish...
As the cold air gives way to brisk air perfused with the fragrance of the freshly bloomed flowers, as the bright green leaves start spurting out from the trees and as the squirrels, birds, and bees dash out from nowhere, we know that spring has sprung. What does that mean?...
Does your palate crave for a piece of scrumptious cake with creamy rich chocolate filling after dinner? Do you feel that once you take the first bite of that sugar-loaded piece of heaven that your willpower to say "no" flies out of the window? You are not alone....join the club of...
As January comes to an end, the excitement of the New Year wanes slowly, we find ourselves struggling with the reality of keeping up...
As we put away the Christmas decorations,clear the last piece of chocolate, throw away the left-overs from the holiday party, we realize that it is already New Year. A New Year signals a new beginning. A fresh start with renewed energy to overcome our challenges, a new chance to accomplish...
Although the Body Mass Index (BMI) has traditionally been used as a measure of obesity, other factors like gender, ethnicity, body composition can affect the credibility of BMI. Nonetheless, it is used as the gold standard to diagnose, categorize and treat overweight/ obesity. After critical analysis and detailed discussion of the...
As America's waistline increases so do the medical conditions and healthcare costs associated with the disease state causing this expanding phenomenon...Obesity. Obesity, unlike other disease conditions, was not recognized as a disease until a few years back. A medical condition that is the root cause of about 230 diseases was...
Scaling down the dress size, waist size ultimately comes down to portion size. Portion size of your plate is as important as its content. Serving size in America has gone up tremendously, so is our waistline. When the serving size goes up the caloric content of a meal also goes...