Water and Weight Loss

Perhaps you’re feeling a bit lethargic, can’t seem to concentrate, experience light-headedness, and feel stressed: well, you may be exhibiting signs of dehydration. Whether you’re in the heat of a tennis match or just going about your daily routine, you need to stay...

Can Going Gluten-Free Help You Lose Weight?

Celebrities, athletes, maybe even your next-door neighbor: Nearly everyone seems to be going gluten-free these days. You may have also heard about the weight loss many devotees say accompanies their new diet. Could giving gluten the boot help your medical weight loss...

Recipe of the Week: Mushroom Scramble

Ever feel like eating breakfast for dinner? This easy-to-make egg scramble is sure to satisfy. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 15 minutes Calories per Serving: 502 Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb wild mushroom mix, cleaned 8...

Pesto Portabella Burgers on Sourdough Bread

The entire family will enjoy these easy-to-make mushroom burgers! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 16 minutes Calories per Serving: 532 Recipe Ingredients: 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup light...

Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen

March is spring-cleaning time, which usually means cleaning out your closets and weeding out those things that tend to clutter your life. But when was the last time you cleaned your kitchen from your diet’s perspective? This is the area of your house most fraught with...

Recipe of the Week: Pork Chop and Fennel Salad

We’ve freshened up this family favorite by adding a delightful side salad of fennel, peaches, and mint. We might be rushing it with the peaches, but we can't wait for summer! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 55 minutes...

Healthy Food Shopping on a Budget

You may also have seen the research showing that healthy eating costs more, but does it have too? How can you stay within your budget without sacrificing good health and success with your medical weight loss plan? Read on for five tips to help you achieve this the...

Recipe of the Week: Creamy Southwestern Chicken

While we're waiting for the weather to decide if it's really spring or not, this slightly spicy recipe will help you stay warm while you wait. Fat-free cream cheese makes this delectable low-fat dish taste much more sinful than it really is! Recipe Nutritional...

5 Simple Kitchen Shortcuts

It’s 6:30 PM, and you finally trudge through the door. Another long day of work, and you’re exhausted.  You’re starving, too: You haven’t had a chance to eat since lunch. The thought of spending more time cooking seems impossible. You need to eat—now. Welcome to the...