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04/08/2025

The phrase SNAKE OIL SALESMAN is often used to describe fraudsters—but the original snake oil was anything but fake.

Dr. Stuart Caplen traces its surprising evolution from traditional remedy to American idiom. A short read with a cautionary tale still relevant in today’s wellness market.

👉 Read now: The History of Snake Oil and Snake Oil Salesmen https://www.fibonaccimd.com/post/history-of-snake-oil-salesmen

Once a remedy, snake oil became shorthand for fraud. Explore the surprising story behind the term and the salesman who made it infamous.

29/07/2025

WATERMELON 🍉You can’t dry it, can it, or freeze it—watermelon is summer in its purest form. Sweet, hydrating, and iconic at every picnic or BBQ, it’s the most popular melon in the U.S. As Mark Twain once said, “When one has tasted it, he knows what the angels eat.”

☀️ Dive into its ancient roots, varieties, and health benefits. Read: Watermelon – The Happiness of Summer https://www.fibonaccimd.com/post/watermelon-the-happiness-of-summer

29/07/2025

Craving poke but keeping it plant-based 🌱 Our Watermelon Sashimi Poke Bowl is a game-changer ✨

This vegan twist uses marinated and baked watermelon that seriously tastes like tuna. Loaded with fresh veggies and bursting with flavor, it's a healthy and delicious meal you won't believe is made from watermelon! Get the full recipe by Mary B Grosvenor, MS, RD and Lori A Smolin, PhD at https://www.fibonaccimd.com/post/watermelon-sashimi-poke-bowl-recipe

A vegan poke bowl featuring marinated and baked watermelon "sashimi" that tastes like tuna. Healthy, flavorful, and packed with veggies!

24/07/2025

Remember the iron lung? 🌬️ This incredible invention literally helped people breathe during the peak of polio epidemics. Learn how this "iron lung" gave hope and extended lives. https://www.fibonaccimd.com/post/the-history-of-the-iron-lung

21/07/2025

How Much Artificial Dye Is in Food?

The landscape of food additives is under scrutiny. A significant study, published in June 2025, highlights the widespread presence of artificial dyes in the food supply, revealing that 19% of products from leading food manufacturers contain these petroleum-derived compounds.

Learn more in our post on https://www.fibonaccimd.com/post/how-much-artificial-dye-is-in-food

Curious about artificial food dyes? Explore recent insights into their presence in our food supply and potential implications for health, especially for children.

17/07/2025

🔥 Too hot to grill? Watching your waist but craving crispy, juicy fried chicken? 🍗💦

This oven-fried chicken is the answer—baked to golden perfection with all the crunch you love, but none of the grease.
👨‍⚕️ Medically reviewed
🍴 Low-calorie, low-carb
🍳 Easy weeknight win!

💚 398 calories | 28.7g carbs | 23.2g protein
📌 https://www.fibonaccimd.com/post/oven-fried-chicken-recipe

Looking for a crispy, flavorful chicken dinner without the grease? This oven-fried chicken recipe delivers all the crunch and comfort with fewer calories and carbs.

14/07/2025

TEXTING THUMB
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: A Common Challenge in Hand Health

For many, repetitive hand motions – whether from work, hobbies, or even excessive texting – can lead to conditions like De Quervain's tenosynovitis, often referred to as "Texting Thumb." This inflammatory disorder affecting thumb tendons can significantly impact daily function and productivity.

Our latest blog post by Dr. Allan Strongwater delves into the pathology of De Quervain's Syndrome https://www.fibonaccimd.com/post/de-quervain-s-tenosynovitis

04/07/2025

🇺🇸 Start Your 4th of July with a Patriotic Breakfast! 🥣
Add a burst of red, white, and blue to your morning with this simple, healthy twist!

🍓 RED: Strawberries or raspberries
🤍 WHITE: Yogurt, coconut flakes, or diced pears
💙 BLUE: Blueberries or blackberries

It's festive & nutrient-packed.

Articles about nutrition, integrative medicine, culinary medicine, and our FibonacciRECIPES.

03/07/2025

🍅This Patriotic Appetizer Platter is the perfect way to celebrate the 4th of July 🍅🧀🫐

Packed with fresh fruits, veggies, cheese, and chicken, it’s as delicious as it is beautiful.

✨ Easy to customize
✨ No-fuss assembly
✨ A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Get the full recipe here:

Impress guests with this Patriotic Appetizer Platter—red, white & blue fruits, veggies, cheese & chicken arranged like the American flag!

27/06/2025

Free CME: Tickborne Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Tick season demands preparedness. Enhance your expertise with our free online CME on Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Babesiosis.

Quickly earn 1 PRA Category 1 Credit and gain vital insights into:
- Accurate diagnosis (even without a recognized bite!)
- Latest treatment guidelines
- Preventative strategies

It's simple: Read the article, enter your email, and take the quiz to earn CME Credit.
Perfect for MDs, DOs, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease, and primary care doctors.

Click to start your free CME now: ➡️ https://www.fibonaccimd.com/cme-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-four-tickborne-diseases/

Explore the diagnosis and treatment of four tick borne illnesses: Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and babesiosis. CME eligible.

26/06/2025

🍅Looking for a recipe that's high in protein, low in carbs, and packed with flavor? Our Caprese Chicken en Brochette is your answer! 🌿🍅

Mary B. Grosvenor, MS, RD shares this brilliant recipe (and tip) for tender chicken and fresh Caprese ingredients on a skewer. It's as beautiful as it is delicious!

🔗recipe here: https://www.fibonaccimd.com/post/caprese-chicken-en-brochette-recipe

Enjoy a puffy oven pancake (Dutch baby) with roasted cherries! Easy to make for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Low-cal, low-fat, and vegetarian friendly.

24/06/2025

Are you obsessed with protein? 💪 You're not alone! Over 70% of Americans are trying to eat more, and the market is flooded with protein-fortified everything. But do we really need it? 🤔

Want to know if you're getting enough and the healthiest ways to do it? Our latest culinary medicine blog post by Lori A. Smolin, PhD and Mary B. Grosvenor, MS, RD breaks it all down – from understanding protein's role to smart, whole-food choices.

https://www.fibonaccimd.com/post/protein-obsession-do-we-really-need-more

Do you need more protein? Most Americans get enough, but some groups may benefit from more. Learn about protein, recommended intakes, and healthy sources.