Tag Archives: Hensrud

Talking Turkey: 10 Mayo Clinic Tips for Preparing a Thanksgiving Bird

November 12th, 2012 - 11:32 am

  Preparing a Thanksgiving turkey can prove tricky for even the most experienced cooks. How big of a bird to select, how to thaw it in time and how to avoid undercooking, overcooking or  — even worse — food poisoning, … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Obesity Expert Reacts to New York Soft Drink Ban

September 13th, 2012 - 10:32 am

The New York City Board of Health today banned the sale of super-sized sugary drinks including sodas at restaurants and several other fast-food venues. Mayo Clinic obesity expert Donald Hensrud, M.D., says the ban is reasonable.   “Understandably, people don’t like being told what to eat, … Continue reading →

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The Mayo Clinic Diet

November 28th, 2011 - 8:00 am

A 60-minute program featuring The Mayo Clinic Diet is part of special programming that will premiere on PBS stations beginning Dec. 3. It will air at different times in different markets, so check local listings. The program includes information about … Continue reading →

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The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet

November 9th, 2011 - 4:41 pm

The incidence of Type Two Diabetes has doubled in the U.S. over the past decade. Excess weight suppresses the body’s ability to use insulin. So, the best chance to slow the trend is to get more Americans serious about losing … Continue reading →

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Diet plans ranked: What you should know

June 7th, 2011 - 9:56 am

The Mayo Clinic Diet was recognized by U.S. News in their recent “Best Diet” rankings. The diet ranked in the top 10 in all of the categories it was evaluated in, and in the top 5 for  diets overall.  In … Continue reading →

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