Dr. Robert A. Varady, MDVIP

When I want to splurge without the guilt, I make coconut-infused blueberry cupcakes. The secret ingredient in cupcakes is mashed potatoes. They give the cake texture, almost like a pound cake, but with a healthy dose of potassium. https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/blueberry-cupcakes

Some of my patients prefer exercising outdoors, even during hot part of summer. Unfortunately, your risk for sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke go up during the dog days. If you’re an avid outdoor fitness enthusiast, talk to me about your summer work outs and check out these five tips to help you safely work out in the heat. https://www.mdvip.com/5-tips-survive-hot-summer-workouts

If I have a little time in the morning, I like making Asparagus Salad Topped with Poached Eggs for breakfast. Asparagus and eggs are good sources of selenium, a mineral renowned for boosting the immune system. https://www.mdvip.com//blog/asparagus-salad-topped-poached

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Most of my patients are trying to watch their weight, maybe even lose a few pounds. I discourage eating highly processed foods like energy bars, flavored yogurt and healthy cereals, but many of them do anyway. If you’re eating highly processed foods, here’s one more reason not to: A recent study found them, even the ones marketed as health foods, to contribute to weight gain. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.mdvip.com//struggling-your-weight-cut-ultra-pr

Dieting can take a toll on your bone health. If you’re dieting, next time you’re in the office let’s talk about how you can protect your bones. Why? Weight loss is associated with lower bone density, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Here’s what you need to know https://www.mdvip.com//losing-weight-leaves-you-susceptibl

Have You Checked Out the New Nutrition Facts Labels? June 1, 2020 FDA Updates Nutrition Facts Label With the media focusing on COVID-19, you may have missed the news: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced new nutrition fact labels. Next time you are grocery shopping, pick up a packaged food item and check out the updated label. They’ve changed to include information on potassium and vitamin D, two nutrients consumers often don’t get enough of....Continue reading

I eat avocados throughout the year, but I usually make this Stuffed Avocados recipe during the summer. It’s a quick and light perfect for hot summer nights and the high content of antioxidants and vitamin E in the avocados helps protect the skin from sun damage. http://www.mdvip.com/stuffed-avocados

I always encouraged my patients to get some aerobic activity into your weekly routine you know like walking, cycling or water aerobics. But research now suggests that strength training is actually better for your heart (you still need to do the aerobic exercise!). If you’re not currently on a strength-training program, next time you’re in the office, let’s discuss strength training. https://www.mdvip.com//five-myths-about-exercise-and-your-

Many of my patients who are trying to prevent or manage heart disease are confused with what they should eat there’s so much conflicting information out there. My advice is usually to try the Mediterranean, Ornish or DASH diets, as they’re considered the best for heart health. Learn more. https://www.mdvip.com//eat-your-heart-health-best-heart-he

Struggling with osteoarthritis? I realize it can cause debilitating pain that sidelines you from your daily activities. Sometimes I try tackling my patients’ pain from a nutrition standpoint. Check out these easy dietary changes that might ease your pain. https://www.mdvip.com//here-are-two-alternatives-may-help-