Dr Cory Couillard

Serious questions and concerns constantly arise in the medical community about dietary recommendations.  Some doctors say, “don’t take sugar” while others say, “when you lack sugar in the body, you end up developing cancer.”  Which one is it? Every person regardless of health status should be encouraged to improve and modify their diet in order to help control the growing threats of diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The trouble starts when many people seek advice from a doctor, a dietician, a friend or even unqualified individuals.   The recommendations often vary greatly.    Hippocrates is known as the founder of modern medicine and is regarded as the greatest physician of his time. One of his most famous but often forgot about quotes is, "Let food be your medicine and medicine your food." Your body needs carbohydrates The truth is that sugar broken down from carbohydrates is one of the body's most important fuel sources. It's readi...