Staying Healthy at Home This Winter
It’s time to shift your focus indoors and find some things in your own home that can keep you motivated and supported through the cold winter months. Here are five suggestions to help. Now that hibernation season is officially on its way, you may feel a bit...
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...
Making Time for Exercise
You’ve made the commitment to your medical weight loss program, but perhaps you’re ready to think about adding an exercise regimen. Here are a few tips to help you successfully juggle work, family, home, and a social life to start exercising consistently. You’ve made...
Recipe of the Week: Curry Chicken Salad
This Indian-influenced chicken salad – made with low-fat yogurt instead of mayo – makes a tasty treat for tonight’s dinner. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes Calories per Serving: 491 Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb...
Recipe of the Week: Chicken with Root Vegetable Hash
When root veggies are in season, this delightful dish makes a satisfying dinner. It may be a little early in the season, but the chillier weather on the way makes it a deliciously warm option. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 516 Servings: 6...
Breaking A Soda Addiction
The sound of cracking open a can of soda. The fizz. The sugar. The caffeine. The refreshing taste on a hot day. The description of soda alone makes us want to run to the closest convenience store and demand some “liquid candy,” but that’s not the point. The point is...
Recipe of the Week: Kale and Sweet Potato Pasta
Kale is one of the most nutritious veggies out there and sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, and dietary fiber. When added to healthy whole wheat pasta, this is one meal you won’t want to miss! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated...
Caffeine and Your Weight
When it comes to weight loss, caffeine can be a mixed bag—and it’s certainly no magic bullet. While it may be tempting to ramp up your caffeine intake as school and work ramp up this fall, it may not be the best thing for you or your medical weight loss program. While...
Recipe of the Week: Chicken Pesto Pasta
If you thought homemade pesto was difficult to make, think again. This easy and delicious pasta makes enough to satisfy the entire family with leftovers for lunch! Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 517 Servings: 7 Estimated Total Preparation Time:...
Should You Cut the Carbs?
Carbohydrates often get a bad rap as a food to eat when you’re trying to lose weight. The Atkins Diet recommends cutting them altogether, and other weight loss plans also limit their intake. But is giving up carbs really necessary to successfully shed excess pounds?...