John La Puma, MD

John La Puma, MD, a member of Bottom Line’s Diabetes Center panel of experts, is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine, a professionally trained chef and culinary medicine pioneer. He is cofounder of the popular video recipe series “ChefMD” and author of the New York Times best-seller Refuel: A 24-Day Eating Plan to Shed Fat, Boost Testosterone and Pump Up Strength and Stamina. DrJohnLaPuma.com

Can Chia Seeds Help Curb My Cravings?

Can Chia Seeds Help Curb My Cravings?

John La Puma, MD | May 30, 2018

Chia seeds are full of water-soluble fiber that bulks up food so you eat less. That's particularly important if you have prediabetes.

Culinary Medicine: Bitter Melon for High Blood Sugar

Culinary Medicine: Bitter Melon for High Blood Sugar

John La Puma, MD | April 5, 2018

Bitter melon looks like a warty cucumber. It's used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to control blood sugar in people with diabetes. Should you try it?

Blueberries Instead of Viagra?

Blueberries Instead of Viagra?

John La Puma, MD | January 27, 2016

Men: If you like to eat blueberries, you may beat the odds on developing erectile dysfunction (ED). It also helps…

The Pizza That Fights Heart Disease (Cancer, Too)

The Pizza That Fights Heart Disease (Cancer, Too)

John La Puma, MD | August 15, 2014

Americans love their pizza! On any given day, about one in eight of us has a slice or two. And…