Holiday Survival, Part 2: Drink Responsibly.
While we love a cocktail at a holiday gathering, especially if it's seasonally themed, we also love it when our clothes still fit in January. In the interest of keeping your current wardrobe and your sanity this holiday season, here are a few tips from Thinnergy for...
Holiday Survival, Part 1: Tips and Tricks for Surviving the Holidays with Your Waistline (and Your Sanity) Intact.
Congratulations, you've survived Thanksgiving! Now the holiday party season is in full swing and your weight loss, or management, could be in real danger. Thinnergy is here to help with our new and improved Holiday Survival series. 1) Don't forget to exercise. Even if...
Recipe of the Week: Classic Pork with Ginger and Carrots
This nicely spiced dish is sure to become a new fall favorite! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 30 minutes Calories per Serving: 513 Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice, uncooked 1 ½ lbs lean pork loin, all visible fat...
Recipe of the Week: Salmon in a Pouch with Quinoa
This simple to prepare dish is a nutritional powerhouse! Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, which help the heart, while quinoa is a very good source of manganese and fiber. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 512 Servings: 4 Estimated Total...
Recipe of the Week: Crispy Chicken with Tomato-Cucumber Salad
Crunchy breaded chicken doesn't have to be unhealthy – not when it's baked as in this tasty recipe. Serve with tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions for a refreshing dinner salad. Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes Recipe Nutritional Information:...
Recipe of the Week: Cold Lentil Salad
Though this recipe takes a little time to prepare, the resulting salad is a nutritional powerhouse: Lentils are high in fiber which helps lower cholesterol, as well as folate and magnesium which are both good for the heart. Servings: 2 Estimated Total Preparation...
7 Simple Ways to Eat Better
Eating right can be tricky with all of the conflicting information floating around. Go simple- eat plenty of veggies, stay away from foods with added sugar, and make sure you stay hydrated. Here are some easy tips to help you stay on track! Do Something Different: If...
Recipe of the Week: Kombu Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Try something different for tonight’s dinner by cooking up these low-calorie Japanese seaweed noodles. Sambal olek is a chili-based hot sauce you can add at your discretion! Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 15 minutes Recipe Nutritional Information:...
Recipe of the Week: Turkey Bacon and Fig Wraps
With fresh figs in season and easy to find, it's time to try this take on a traditional fig and bacon wrap. It’s a great lunch option to put together the night before or a light dinner option. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 2 Estimated Total Preparation...
9 Ways to Manage Your Weight at Work
As summer begins to wane and fall gradually robs us of daylight hours, many of us leave our active lifestyles behind and stay chained to our desks from 9 to 5 and well beyond. The combination of shorter days, increased stress, and being plopped in front of our...