Rick Wright, MD, the author of this blog, is a sports medicine physician at Washington University Orthopedics in St. Louis and the head team physician for the St. Louis Blues. He specializes in the treatment of sports-related injuries, and has special interests in knee ACL and revision ACL injuries, meniscus injuries, articular cartilage injuries of the knee, shoulder instability, rotator cuff disease, and total knee replacements. Your comments and feedback are encouraged.
Showing posts with label Nutrition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nutrition. Show all posts
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Poor Diets Are Linked To 20% Of The World's Deaths
Poor diets have been linked to 20% of the world's deaths. A few dietary changes could help tremendously. Read details HERE

Thursday, May 16, 2019
Eating Fruit Can Help You Lose Weight
Eating fruit can help you lose weight. Read HERE to find out how
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Should You Eat Before Or After A Workout
Should you eat before or after a workout and what should you eat. Find answers HERE

Sunday, May 12, 2019
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Is Food The Best Medicine?
Many conditions can be helped by diet. That is when food is the best medicine. Read details HERE

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Avoid These Processed Foods And You May Live Longer
Avoid processed foods described HERE and you may live longer.
Friday, April 26, 2019
Is Kombucha Healthy?
Kombucha has become very popular as a health drink. Is it truly healthy. Seems some types might not be great. Read setails HERE
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
5 Nutrition Hacks We Should All Follow
Find 5 easy nutrition hacks dietitians say we should all follow HERE
Monday, April 22, 2019
Is Breakfast Really Good For You?
Is breakfast the key to good health and weight loss? The studies are mixed. Read HERE to help sort out the answer
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Are Sweet Potatoes Healthy?
Sweet potatoes like any vegetable can be prepared in a way they are not healthy, but in general deeper colored vegetables are denser in nutrients than lighter colored vegetables so sweet potatoes can be healthier than regular potatoes. Read details and nutritional value HERE
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Can Eating Dessert Help Your Diet?
Strategically utilizing desserts can help a weight loss or nutrition improvement plan. Read details HERE
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Breakfast May Not Be The Most Important Meal
For many years it has been said breakfast is the most important meal of the day and critical for weight maintenance or loss. Some of the research was performed by breakfast food companies. Look HERE for some contrary evidence
Thursday, February 7, 2019
5 Hints From Dietitians On Eating Healthy (These Are Easy)
5 easy hacks dietitians recommend for eating healthy. Find them HERE --- hint -- they are relatively easy
Saturday, January 5, 2019
What Would Happen If We Ate Only Fruits And Vegetables
Can you survive only on fruits and veggies. What would be missing? Find out HERE
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
What Foods Are Highest In Fiber?
Need ways to add fiber to your diet? Find foods with the highest fiber HERE
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Which Diet Is best? There May Not Be A Single Answer
Which is the best diet. The answer is several. Different people have different needs. Read details HERE
Friday, December 14, 2018
One Great Way To Start Eating Healthy: Saves Money Too!
Eating healthy is hard in today's world. In our busy lives it is easiest to grab food on the run from restaurants, vending machines and snack bars, but these foods are salt laden, typically low in fruits and vegetables, and high in processed sugar. Read HERE how to break this habit and begin to eat healthier. It also can save money for when you want to splurge.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Eating Cookie Dough Is Not Healthy -- Bummer

So it is the time of year when we have to be adults and acknowledge that eating cookie dough is bad for you as stated by the buzz kill, fun sponge CDC in this Time Magazine article HERE Oh but what a way to go. I always hope a little bit won't kill me, but apparently I am playing Russian Roulette when I sneak a bite. Read it and weep
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