obesity

Dr. John Poothullil is:
  • Nationally syndicated on radio markets coast to coast and distributed by USA Business Radio.
  • On every major podcast platform including Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Audible, and many more. 
  • Syndicated columnist as part of the Price of Business Digital Network. 

Learn more about the media presence at the USA Daily Post, the archive home of Dr. John Poothullil on the Price of Business Digital Network and USA Business Radio.

January 13, 2021

Body Mass Index

BMI is a great tool for comparing group studies but it is not a good tool for individuals because it does not show where the fat is located inside the body.

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October 28, 2020

The Scary Sugar To Fear This Halloween repost

For many, the overwhelming access to sugar is a scary fact about Halloween and all the upcoming holidays.  Added sugar is especially seen as a cause of weight gain, obesity, and diabetes. In this post, I want to clarify whether “added sugar” and “natural sugar” are what you need to be concerned about.  This blog […]

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October 7, 2020

The Round Table Talk Show

I joined a round table discussion with host Sharifah Hardie. It was deep dive into society, finances, addiction and obesity. I hope you enjoy the discussion.

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February 4, 2020

The Kim Pagano Show

I had a wonderful time on the Kim Pagano Show discussing obesity, holiday weight gain, and why you eat what you do.

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December 11, 2019

Is Fructose As Dangerous As People Think?

It is not fructose by itself that causes health problems. It is the increased intake promoted by fructose addition to that food. 

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November 27, 2019

Abdominal Obesity And Its Complications

Does the location of the fat make a difference on how it affects the body? Abdominal obesity and its complications are discussed today in this week’s blog post.

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September 17, 2019

Does Gluten-Free Mean Trouble Free?

An article in The Washington Post in June 2019 revealed that more and more people are using “better-for-you” pasta alternatives that are gluten-free. What is gluten? Why gluten-free? Does gluten-free mean trouble-free?

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August 13, 2019

How Obesity Is On The Rise While Type 2 Diabetes Is Declining

According to CBS report: No explanation for why diabetes cases are declining while obesity is rising. I believe I can explain why…

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July 2, 2019

Why Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain

How many food items are there in nature that adult humans can eat without chewing? Practically none. Why is this important?

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July 2, 2019

Why Obesity May Be Poised As Leading Preventable Cause of Cancer

I want to talk about the link between obesity and cancer as reported by Vanessa Benham in Lansing State Journal in May 2019.

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