Staying Fit When It’s Freezing

You know you need to keep moving through the winter, for both your health and your medical weight loss program. Don’t ignore the great outdoors—here’s how the change in weather can mean opportunities to inject more challenge and fun into your workout program. From our...

Recipe of the Week: Easy Cajun-Style Jambalaya

This traditional Louisiana dish is usually made with the “trinity” of celery, bell peppers, and onion. This savory version omits the celery but includes spicy sausage along with juicy chicken and shrimp, making for a delicious, filling dinner. Recipe Nutritional...

Recipe of the Week: Garlic Beef with Broccoli

This Chinese favorite uses brown rice to up the nutritional value. Find the garlic chili sauce in the Asian food section of larger supermarkets or in Asian markets; Lee Kum Kee is one brand to try. Just make sure it has roughly 15 calories or less per tablespoon....

Sleep and Your Weight: What’s the Connection?

If you’re feeling tired all the time and also like you’re gaining weight, it may not be your imagination. Sleep deprivation can cause people to develop metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that may include insulin resistance (when the body doesn’t properly use...

Hot Drinks: Warm Up Without Getting Weighed Down

January means low temperatures, and nothing can help keep you warmed up when the temperature plummets like a mug full of a delicious hot drink. But with all the calories coffeehouse and fast food teas and coffees can have, it’s best to make your own so you can control...