Dr. Now’s Health Tips are built to guide you through the everyday decisions that shape your weight, wellness and quality of life. Clear steps, honest advice, and real strategies from a doctor who has spent over 40 years helping patients change their lives. Stay consistent, stay accountable, and stay on track.
Thanksgiving isn’t an eating competition. One plate, not three. The turkey is not running away.
Thanksgiving triggers “special occasion eating,” where people pile their plates like they’ve been starving for a week. Dr. Now reminds you: your stomach is the same size on Thanksgiving as it is every other day. One reasonable plate with protein first (turkey), vegetables second, and starches last keeps you full without the post-meal coma. Slow your pace, chew thoroughly, and stop when you’re comfortable — not stuffed. Overeating on holidays isn’t tradition; it’s habit. You can enjoy the food without needing a forklift to get off the couch afterward.
Holiday mashed potatoes don’t magically grow protein. It’s still just fluffy carbs in a bowl. The holiday table doesn’t change nutritional science. Mashed potatoes — even the fancy ones — digest fast, spike blood sugar, and leave you hungry again. Dr. Now recommends keeping your potato portion small and anchoring your plate with lean turkey or ham to stabilize your appetite. A protein-first strategy prevents the afternoon crash, reduces cravings, and stops the “just one more scoop” cycle that leads to accidental overeating. Enjoy the potatoes — but don’t let them hijack your holiday meal.
Philosophy of Care.
Dr. Nowzaradan believes every patient deserves respectful, high-quality care — no stigma, no judgment. Obesity is complex, but the approach to treating it must be clear: honest guidance, medical science, and consistent follow-through. Surgery is not the solution by itself; it’s the beginning of a structured, lifelong plan to regain control of your health.
Dr. Now blends tough love with real empathy, helping patients face the hard truths while giving them the tools to change. His program focuses on accountability, smart nutrition, and steady progress — not shortcuts. For more than 40 years, he has pioneered surgical techniques that make treatment possible for patients others considered “too high-risk,” raising the standard of bariatric care worldwide.
At its core, his philosophy is simple: when patients get the right support and the right plan, they can change their life—and he’s committed to helping them do exactly that.
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