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Sugar, Sugar, Sugar

Sugar Sugar Sugar at Spruce MD Blood sugar control is vital for maintaining overall health and well-being. Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, refers

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Cholesterol Demystified

Cholesterol Demystified at Spruce MD What is cholesterol? Is all cholesterol bad? Do eggs have too much cholesterol? Should I be on a vegetarian diet

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Macronutrients 101

Macronutrients 101

Macronutrients 101 at Spruce MD Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are known as macronutrients or most commonly “macros” meaning that they are the nutrients needed in

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Navigating Thyroid Disease

Navigating Thyroid Disease at Spruce MD Most people with hypothyroidism take a generic Synthroid tablet to treat it and feel fine. But this is not

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Not All Fats Are Created Equal

The Truth About Healthy Fats

Thankfully the faddish trend of eating a “fat free” diet has waned. There is now a greater understanding of fats’ role as an essential dietary

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‘TIS THE SEASON

Tis The Season at Spruce MD It is hard to ignore the arrival of the yellow blanket of pollen that visits every spring. Tree pollen

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