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When combined with a proper diet, building muscle will increase your metabolism and help you burn off excess body fat at a much faster rate. Get the Doc's opinion on why building muscle boosts fat loss.

When we talk about weight loss we tend to focus on the overall number on the scales but belly fat, medically known as “visceral fat”, has been linked to Type 2 diabetes, and increased inflammation. Having excess belly fat is correlated with an elevated risk of heart disease. Your visceral fat percentage is a key indicator of your health, not necessarily just the number on the scales. Fortunately, the Doc’s strategy can help you trim the fat - literally! Why your Belly fat matters Research has found that people aged between of 40 – 69 are at higher risk of...

The Doctor’s Kitchen has a new 97.3FM recruit! Last year we put the spotlight on Bianca Dye - morning radio host and long time supporter of the Doc. After starting on the Doc's Gluten Free menu Bianca was able to restart her relationship with food and lead a more positive lifestyle - one that she wanted to pass on to her 97.3FM co-host, Bob Gallagher, who gladly took up the challenge! Bob Gallagher, before his three week medical weight loss transformation with the Doc! BEFORE (3 WEEKS):  103 KGS AFTER (3 WEEKS): 100 KGS After seeing Bianca’s results, Bob lost...

GOLD MEDAL: Mediterranean diet named No. 1 for 2019 and weight loss When it comes to weight loss, for the first time from US. News & World Report 2019, the Mediterranean diet has won gold and topped the ranks as the NO. 1 BEST DIET. It also took out the No. 1 spot for best plant-based diet, best diet for diabetes and, thankfully, the easiest diet to follow. And, luckily The Doctor’s Kitchen has officially launched our new Mediterranean menu which may be the closest thing to drinking from the fountain of youth. So, just why is a Mediterranean diet the best...