The KF Blog

You’ve probably heard all the advice about what to do to lose weight—eat healthier, exercise more, drink water, etc. But if you’ve tried all the diets and fitness fads and still aren’t seeing results, it might be time to consider what you need to STOP doing. You see, often, it’s not about adding more to […]

Despite some marketing claims, there is NO magic pill for weight loss. But… Some supplements have scientific evidence suggesting they could support your weight loss journey. It’s important to note that the research studies on these supplements show they can have weight loss benefits when used IN CONJUNCTION with a healthy diet and regular exercise. […]

If you’re currently going through perimenopause or menopause, you’re likely noticing changes in your body (and mind). As a result, you might be looking for ways to improve your health during this time, yet you may worry about how your changing body will react to any diet change.  One popular diet/lifestyle change you might consider […]

Weight loss doesn’t have to mean restrictive, complicated diets. Sometimes, adding a few new foods to your meals can help the pounds fall off while keeping things simple and easy. Plus, adding new foods to your diet will please your palate and inspire your meal planning, preventing you from caving and ordering take-out! So, if […]

So who loves the word “DIET”? Nobody likes diets, right? I mean, look, it has the word “die” right inside it. For most of us, the idea of “dieting” conjures up images of restriction, deprivation, suffering… “I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.” […]

Maybe you’ve heard of the Mediterranean Diet. Maybe you’ve thought…that sounds nice. Wine, olive oil, pasta…sound delicious. But I’m interested in losing WEIGHT. I need something more hard core. I need something that will work. And if that’s you, if that’s your thinking about the Mediterranean Diet…then I’m here to tell you that you have […]

Yesterday I uploaded my second YouTube video, in which I talk about a topic I love diving into: French Health Secrets! It seems that ever since visiting France again this summer, I’ve been thinking and writing about this subject even more than usual. In this week’s video, I break down some of the eating habits of […]

I was in France this summer and it’s something I notice every time I’m there: the slimness of the French people. It’s really quite incredible. By now, I suspect we’re all familiar with the French Paradox. It’s the fact that the traditional French diet is filled with goodies we North Americans tend to view as […]

Angela was desperate to lose weight. Over the past six months she’d noticed her weight going up but couldn’t figure out why. As far as Angela could tell, she was eating the same things she always had. Her activity level hadn’t changed. So she came to see me, her family doctor, asking to get her […]