Eating before going to bed does not by itself promote weight gain. However, not only can eating before bed promote acid reflux, but we tend to eat more calorie dense “comfort foods” in the late evening hours. As a general rule, the biggest percentage of your calories should

Yes, most people do need to drink the equivalent of 64 oz. of water every day for optimal health. Adequate water consumption promotes more efficient metabolic processes, and naturally flushes fat and toxins from the body. However, remember that you need the equivalent of 64 oz. of 

The Holly Springs location is looking great and coming along quick.  Dr. Blackwell and I took a stroll out to the new office today and not only are the walls up, but they are painted in beautiful shades of cappuccino, plum, and teal.  The cherry wood  cabinets and smokey countertops

Peak Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic is excited to announce the expansion to also include a new Holly Springs location.  We have an established office in Apex, but to promote convenience for new and established clients, we will have a second location for everyone to visit and receive

The drug marketed as PhenPhen, discontinued because of its association with pulmonary hypertension, was a combination of two drugs – fenfluramine and phentermine. The unsafe part of this duo was fenfluramine, NOT phentermine. Phentermine has been used as an appetite suppressant

No foods actually burn fat. Caffeine can speed up the metabolism temporarily but will not cause weight loss by itself. Our staff of registered dieticians will tell you that there are such things as Super Foods, which are foods that pack a powerful nutritional punch and help

This depends on how much weight the person has to lose and which dietary program is deemed best for them. Losing weight at a rate of 1 to 2 lbs. per week is considered safe and healthy for a 1200-1500 calorie a day program. However, with a meal replacement program like our exclusive

First, you should be looking at the whole picture, which includes three numbers: calories, fat calories and carbohydrates. Calories will vary depending on your height and weight, but as a general rule 1000 to 1200 is a good target daily calorie intake if you are a woman trying

People frequently ask me about carbohydrates (carbs).  Mostly they ask if they need to eat any at all, or at least if they can cut down as much as possible.  My answer?  Absolutely not!  Carbs, which turn into glucose (sugar) in your blood stream are your cells’ main fuel source

Did you know that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common cause of elevated liver enzymes? Did you know that this disease can range from simple fatty infiltration of the liver to full blown cirrhosis (permanently destroyed liver tissue)?  Cirrhosis can lead to the need