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Stay in the know with helpful tricks and information that can significantly change your health for the better. Dig into topics like how to naturally increase good bacteria in your gut, or what foods to eat to help promote heart health. Dr. Kulka’s goal is to help you understand the difference between diet fads and effective dieting, along with discovering simple ways to do better. Take charge of your health today.
Beyond the Hype: Why Quick-Fix Diets Don’t Work and What to Do Instead
In today’s fast-paced world, quick results are often more appealing than the slow and steady approach, especially when it comes to weight loss. Social media platforms are flooded with influencers promoting the latest
What’s Your Food Attachment Style? Discover Your Unique Relationship with Eating
Just as our interactions with people can vary, so too can our relationships with food. Identifying your “food attachment style” can be a fun and enlightening way to understand your eating habits and
Navigating the World of Low-Cal Drinks: Your Guide to Healthier Beverage Choices
Are you trying to cut back on sugary beverages but still looking for something satisfying to quench your thirst? With the myriad of low-calorie options available today, choosing the right drink can be
Honored to be quoted in EatingWell’s “6 “Bad” Carbs to Support Your Brain Health, Recommended by Health Experts”
I was delighted to contribute to the recent article in EATINGNWELL about carbohydrates that are actually considered healthy and support brain health, as recognized by multiple medical experts. The article was also piMaintaining
Navigating the Holidays: A 2023 Guide to Healthy Celebrations
As we find ourselves once again at the brink of the holiday season, it’s time to revisit some timeless tips from the past and incorporate a new challenge for a healthier, more mindful
Self-Care for Medical Caregivers: Nurturing Yourself While Caring for Loved Ones
As a medical caregiver, your days are often dedicated to tending to the health and well-being of others. It’s a noble role that comes with immense responsibility, especially when your loved ones are
Turning Knowledge into Action: From “I Know What to Do” to “I’m Doing It”
We’ve all been there, standing at the crossroads of knowledge and action. You’ve read the books, watched the videos, and absorbed all the advice on living a healthier life. You know what to
Beyond Numbers: Embracing Sustainable Weight Loss
Beyond Numbers: Embracing Sustainable Weight Loss In a world obsessed with quick fixes and rapid results, it’s time to shift the spotlight from numbers on a scale to a more profound goal –
Navigating the Health and Wellness Maze: Unraveling Fads, Myths, and Reality
By Dr. Matthew Kulka In today’s dynamic world of health and wellness, where trends and information abound, it’s crucial to distinguish between what’s genuinely beneficial and what’s just a fleeting fad. In this
Dr. Kulka’s advice on Supplements
Green Tea and Other Nutritional Supplements – Helpful or Hurtful? I want to tell you about some important information related to dietary, nutrition and health supplements that you may have tried, thought about
Dr. Kulka’s 5 Food Rules
As a practicing physician, I get the chance to speak to patients daily about the decisions they make when eating. I always tell them the best way to eat is to plan a
Its About The Portion Size
Think about this: bears eat fish and vegetation and look how big they get! It’s definitely about what you eat, buts it’s also about how much. If you eat enough of anything, you
Is Diet More Important than Exercise for Weight Loss?
In my professional experience as a physician, I’ve noticed that many people who struggle to lose weight devote too much time to the treadmill, not the salad bar. As I tell my patients, “Six-pack
Ultimate Guide to Time-Restricted Eating and Benefits
So many fad diets focus solely on what we eat and not the why, when, or how. However, a new study from the journal Cell Metabolism found that the later people ate during
Skip the Fad Diets. This is the Hottest New Health Craze
The cat is out of the bag. The genie is out of the bottle. I noticed it a few years ago while traveling on the West Coast and then in Colorado. I see
The Science behind Wegovy and other new GLP-1 weight loss meds.
Everyone wants the secret to weight loss, and drugs are often seen as an easy shortcut, though they may provide significant consequences. One drug that many of my patients have asked me about
The Ultimate Complex Carbs List for Healthy Eating
Thanks to fad diets like Keto and Atkins, carbs have gotten a bad rap over the years. However, carbohydrates are an essential macronutrient of any diet, as the average nutritionist recommends at least
Introducing the New Seriously Simple Steps Program
Are you struggling to lose weight? Have you tried several different diets only to be disappointed? Dr. Mathew Kulka has created a sustainable weight loss program designed to deliver long-term results. Seriously Simple
What You Need to Know about Diabetes Type 2
We all know someone who has it. Diabetes type 2 is common and seems like an epidemic these days, but what exactly is it, and what can we do about it? First, it’s
Make A New Year’s Plan Instead Of A Resolution
Forget the New Year’s “Resolution” to eat healthier….Instead make a New Year’s “Plan” to actually do it!
Do This in December
We just finished a big holiday with family and friends. I am sure most of us had healthy portions of turkey, stuffing and just a few tastes of the deserts. I hope that
Dr. Kulka’s Healthy Thanksgiving Tips
This is the time of year to eat! It starts next week with Thanksgiving and doesn’t seem to end until the new year begins, and then you start to regret all that you
Nuts about Nuts
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine about the benefits of nut consumption revealed that a handful of nuts a day could decrease your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and
Confessions of a Former Vegetarian
A few years back, I decided to try a vegetarian diet for a week. One week turned into six months of a primarily vegan diet (no meat, no fish, no milk products.) Then
What is the big deal with GMOs?
GMOS or genetically modified organisms are living organisms or things that have been genetically altered for specific purposes and used in the food, pharmaceutical and other scientific based industries. I mostly refer to
Probiotics: What Are They? Should I? Shouldn’t I?
We all have bacteria and other microorganisms in our gut or gastrointestinal systems. They normally live in our stomachs and intestines. We actually could not live without them. The good bacteria help us
Flu Shot ?
These are the most common excuses people give when trying to refuse the flu shot in my office: “I don’t need a flu shot because I don’t get sick.” and “But, my friend
Sugar = Heart Disease
A Study Finds Adding Simple Carbs/Sugars to Your Diet Increases Risk of Heart Disease The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a study showing that added sugar in diets causes an
Stressed Out? Try Exercise and Meditation!
Most of us feel some level of stress nearly every day, but there are natural and healthy ways to help quell these feelings of anxiety.
Not All Bread is Bad
If you’ve been following my blog, you are probably well aware that for a healthy diet and gut I recommend keeping processed and other simple carbohydrates to a minimum. These carbohydrates include bread.
The Truth About Calories
It might surprise you to learn that not all calories are created equal. Get the scoop on which foods have “good” (i.e., nutrient-rich) calories and which types of calories you might want to
Top 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise
Looking for a reason to begin a new exercise regimen? Here are 10 ways that exercise improves your overall health.
10 Healthy Snack Ideas for Work, Home and Travel
Eating healthfully is all about being prepared, and that includes having healthy snacks on hand to eat between meals. Here are 10 of my favorites.
Vegetable Pasta? Really?
You’ve heard about the vegetable noodle trend – you may have even seen them in the store. If you are skeptical, like I was, about substituting veggie pasta for your traditional grain-based pasta,
How Much Water Should I Drink Everyday?
You’ve heard the six to eight glasses a day rule, but is that really accurate for everyone? Learn how much you need to drink in order to stay hydrated, as well as the
Where Does Motivation Come From? How To Find That Spark!
Why does a person try to lose weight 50 times and finally find success on the 51st time? Why does a woman attempt to quit smoking ten times in her lifetime, and on
How Do I Calculate My BMR? Understanding Basal Metabolic Rate
Losing weight is challenging for many people because they can be misinformed about how weight loss truly works. In its simplest form, losing weight comes down to a mathematical equation of subtracting calories
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
This is one of my favorite quotes and rings true with many of the difficult things we have to do in life. It applies to long-term goals in school, work, and at home.
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